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    Quote Originally Posted by Ghost__1 View Post
    To play devils advocate. Not that I have a two organ lower or anything like that.(I do rock a stripped DPMS)

    One of the best "tools" I've used.
    Man, that hammer looks badass!



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    Quote Originally Posted by munch520 View Post
    Yea but Magpuls rig (the unimog) is SWEET
    This is true!

    On another note, yes, I think that Grant is probably right that most people with the fancy, $2,000 zombie-themed ARs simply use them to show off to their COD buddies. Most can't shoot and have no interest in learning how to shoot.

    As a general rule, even though I am still a fairly inexperienced shooter, I am almost always looking for advice and welcome it, especially from experienced shooters... although I usually politely ignore lots of people giving "advice" at local ranges. Even if the person I'm talking to is speaking about something I'm already familiar with, I still listen, because there might be something I can still learn.

    However, it would **** me off if somebody rendered judgment upon me because I have a Spike's lower while ignoring the fact that everything else on my rifle is sourced from DD, BCM, Colt, or LMT, especially since I don't go around gloating about people's gear.

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    Quote Originally Posted by C4IGrant View Post
    Man, that hammer looks badass!



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    FWIW Its no really fitting for the situation on account this would be the Noveske of the Framing hammer world.

    It is BadAss though.
    "I know enough about a lot but enough to get me in trouble none the less." Me

    Quote Originally Posted by C4IGrant View Post

    Believe me, I know about not doing the "popular thing." Be a gear and gun dealer, go onto a tactical gun forum and tell folks to STOP buying crap they don't need.


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    Sometime it's just plan old economics. Not willing to save for quality and I've Got to Have It Right Now mentality. The 'so I can look cool' in the class or in front of relatives and friends, is another big variable.
    For God and the soldier we adore, In time of danger, not before! The danger passed, and all things righted, God is forgotten and the soldier slighted." - Rudyard Kipling

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    Quote Originally Posted by C4IGrant View Post
    You assume they shoot. I do not make this assumption. I think the rifle tends to be a "show piece" for their COD friends.



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    yeah, because all high end rifles on this site that have had thier photo sessions and posted in the picture threads are not some kind of show piece for thier owners. quit judging people that are just at a range to have some fun or maybe blow off some steam as long as they follow the rules and are safe.
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    Can you believe people actually list thier guns as a signature?

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    Quote Originally Posted by C4IGrant View Post
    For me, I view the AR as a tool. Not a silly roll playing toy or a piece of art. A hammer, that's what it is. So when I see zombie crap on a gun (for instance), I question this person's mindset and where they are coming from. Firearms are purpose built tool for me and to use them for anything else is, well odd I guess.
    This is how I see it. If someone is spending extra money on things like roll marks or what not, I instantly think "tool".

    The one exception to this, for me, are historical guns. I'm not in the place were I can start collecting, but obviously Waffen roll marks are worth paying extra for.
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    Quote Originally Posted by p22shooter30 View Post
    yeah, because all high end rifles on this site that have had thier photo sessions and posted in the picture threads are not some kind of show piece for thier owners. quit judging people that are just at a range to have some fun or maybe blow off some steam as long as they follow the rules and are safe.
    There are many safe queens on this forum (for sure). I make the assumption (based off years of experience) that most people do not shoot their firearms (let alone attend training).

    Your comments about "blowing off some steam" plays back into my mindset comment. Throwing rounds down range with no real purpose is simply a waste of time for me. YMMV.



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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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    +1 I've thought the same thing on many occasions.
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    Quote Originally Posted by C4IGrant View Post
    Your comments about "blowing off some steam" plays back into my mindset comment. Throwing rounds down range with no real purpose is simply a waste of time for me. YMMV.
    Yeah. Those kind of shooters should be playing with CAP GUNS....
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    I try not to judge others by looking at their AR's..That said, I also pretty much quit giving advice when asked.. Reason being, no one listened..In the past I've had several co-workers ask me about AR's. I'd tell them what I knew, (basically, get a Colt, DD, BCM,etc,) I've even printed whole copy's of "The Chart" and given them out and told them to read before buying...what happens? they buy a Bushmaster, DPMS, Oly, etc..(It's just as good!) and of course, they also swing by the accessory isle at the gun shop, and load up on UTG shit, because it's just as good and soooo much cheaper.. As has been mentioned, you can't tell people with this mindset anything..most of the time they get defensive over their purchase, and are unwilling to learn..

    Now, I understand that people buy stuff like this because it's all they can afford, That's one thing..But when you buy your rifle,accessories, based solely on price,(How cheap can I get it for..and you can easily afford good kit) Then, I'm at a loss..
    There's a race of men who don't fit in, A race that can't stay still, So, they break the hearts of kith and kin, and roam the world at will..

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