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    It goes both ways-- I've seen at various training classes dudes who show up in the latest Arc'teryx garb shouldering the latest/greatest rifle with all the bells and whistles who can't shoot or manipulate their weapon worth a sh**. Never judge based on appearance. That is the epitome of elite snobbery. Who cares what the rollmark is or what they are wearing -- as long as they are enjoying themselves, getting trained and staying safe?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dan46n2 View Post
    Wow, I thought you were a little more professional than that. You basically just put down anyone who owns any Spikes gear. If some random member said something like that no one would care but you sell people gear and give advice. This is a hobby for most people and even if it isn't who says you can't have some fun. It's not like Spikes puts out crap. I'm amazed you just put down a large percentage of your customers. Oh and if you see two penises on the logo you gotta really be looking... have to wonder what's going on in people's minds that see that
    We all have prejudices and or pre-conceived ideas about people. I am no different. If the shoe fits, wear it. If it doesn't then I am not talking about you.

    No, you don't have to "look" to see the two penises killing a bug. It is there and everyone knows it (less you).





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    I used to, and I do get a lot of crap for the spider on my favorite rifle. But IMHO, a lower is just a lower, I couldn't give two ****s if it has a spider or a knight, the barrel, bcg, trigger, and other components are much more important than anything else. Yes, there is some dbaggery associated with some of these companies, and I would much rather be taken for a snob than a tool

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    I met a guy who was shooting a S&W piston gun, decent gun but with every silly accessory you can think of hanging off it. Under my able tutelage he has grown as a shooter and become a pretty decent rifleman. Other than that he is one of the more interesting people I have ever met. He is a very intelligent and highly educated engineer and musician, mountaineer, author, inventor, traveler, sailor, adventurer, et cetera, et cetera. Point is there are degrees of ****tardism and the degree may not be evident from the ****tard's choice of ARs. And, they may be a real ****tard on your turf but you may be the ****tard on their turf. If I were trekking across the Gobi Desert for example, or climbing Mt. Ranier I would be pleased to have this friend at my side. On the other hand, I am acquainted with folks who have some seriously cool toys including aircraft and I don't think that highly of them.

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    Nope, what other folks shoot is their choice. In a class, I make sure my shit is straight and keep my ears open so I can learn - from the instructor, other students and their questions.
    This past summer, in a carbine class one guy worked the crowd and checked out everyone's gear. No comment on my Noveske. When he saw my HK45c he asked if I was an 'engineer' - said 'no, just a retired infantryman.'
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    Well as far as individuals are concerned, it really depends on their overall demeanor-if they're exemplifying the stereotype with their gear and attitude, they deserve all the judgement they have coming.

    How's about gun store owners?

    One in particular sells nothing but spikes (with said roll marks in a variety of "zombified" colors) and dpms stripped lowers. The complete rifles he sells tend to be Spikes, M&P-15, and Bushmaster with all manner of cheap Chinese accessories thrown on em.

    When I asked the owner "why no Colts?" the answer was "Bushmasters are better".

    Needless to say I instantly formed a negative opinion of him and how he conducts his business.
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    Quote Originally Posted by C4IGrant View Post
    The roll marks on their lower or the parts on their gun??? I occasionally stick my head into the custom build forum, AR pic thread, etc and when I see a pirate, a zombie, bio hazard symbol or two male organs trying to crush a bug I immediately think the following things about the owner:

    1. Owns an AR because "it is cool!"
    2. Has never attended professional taught training class.
    3. Probably has no idea what they are talking about.
    4. Thinks that Wolf and Tula makes "good" ammo.
    5. Thinks that it is possible that there will actually be a zombie apocalypse.


    These are just some of the thoughts that run through my head. I know that stereo types are wrong and have friends that own one of these lowers and they DO attend training and are intelligent people that do not fantasize about shooting the undead.

    Am I alone on this??? Just curious if anyone else judges people by their lower choice.

    *Please don't send me hate mail because I insulted your lower of choice.



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    No because Im not a douche, and I dont care.....

    Do I prefer quality parts from reputable companys? Of course. Do I give a shit what anyone else has/wants/likes? Nope.

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    I don't care what other people spend their hard earned money on.

    This past weekend I went shooting with a guy who had his new tacticool RGuns 20" AR on a bipod and all that stuff. I shot his rifle, it went bang when it was supposed to, and had a good 100yd zero on it.....for a few minutes....

    150Rnds later his brand new RGuns bolt threw a gas ring and the bolt jammed half way in the buffer tube and upper. Took us 30 min to get it apart. I felt so bad for him.

    Luckily I was there to help him because he had no clue how to field strip the weapon.

    I pointed him in the direction of a new lmt bcg. Told him to throw that rguns bcg threw the shops window where he bought the rifle.

    Point is, that whole situation taught me two lessons:

    1-dont be a dick about brands, just have fun, and be glad you have done enough research to have pieced together a high quality rifle you can be proud of.

    2-when someone has a problem with the rifle they are proud of, help them out, but dont be a snob about the brand they have chosen. Nobody wants to feel horrible after spending $500-$1200 on a hobby they enjoy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by J-Dub View Post
    No because Im not a douche, and I dont care.....

    Do I prefer quality parts from reputable companys? Of course. Do I give a shit what anyone else has/wants/likes? Nope.
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    Not for nothing, if you actually look at a spikes spider... you really need be looking for make reproductive parts to see that. Maybe youre looking in the wrong place.


    Never would have noticed it without it being pointed it out.



    Still cant see how the gun would know what symbol is on it and fire worse because of it.
    Last edited by Swstock; 10-16-12 at 22:50.

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