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    Those Spikes guys always have some new funky spider mobile to post pics of on TOS. I never know wtf they are but I'm not a car guy...
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    I get a bigger kick out of the guys who have the top of the line gear including their guns and tactical gear but can't shoot for shit!

    Or the guys who have a top tier AR but have no friggin clue on how it works. They can however regurgitate the talking points on what they've have read on some internet forum about what makes it it so great though even though they don't really know what any of it means.

    Then there's the guy who has more money than sense and thinks buying a $2k+ Noveske will magically make his rifle immune from issues. That's all cool till the moment reality kicks in and he learns that nothing is immune from malfunctions since they're all tools. I've seen that look of amazement many times and it really is priceless.
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    Quote Originally Posted by wahoo95 View Post
    I get a bigger kick out of the guys who have the top of the line gear including their guns and tactical gear but can't shoot for shit!

    Or the guys who have a top tier AR but have no friggin clue on how it works. They can however regurgitate the talking points on what they've have read on some internet forum about what makes it it so great though even though they don't really know what any of it means.
    Yes, a $3k rifle and a $3k optic does not a marksman make.
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    Grasseater // Grass~eat~er noun, often attributive \ˈgras-ē-tər\
    A person who is incapable of independent thought; a person who is herd animal-like in behavior; one who cannot distinguish between right and wrong; a foolish person.
    See also Sheep

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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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    Honestly, I'm happy they're shooting. I'm even happier if they get gentle encouragement to get training. If they're unsafe or refuse to listen to friendly advice, that's another matter.

    When I was a water survival instructor in the Corps, I used to shake my head at people flailing around in the water. Luckily, maturity prevailed and I started saying things like "hey man, mind if I show you a better way?" Worked almost every time.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sticks View Post
    Yes, a $3k rifle and a $3k optic does not a marksman make.
    Brother you just said a mouthful. Spent some time at the range over the summer next to a guy shooting a beautiful KAC SR-25 outfitted with US Optics scope and 175gr FGMM ammo. He was there with a group of folks showing off his tools only to be stunned when his buddy on the spotting scope asked how it was possible the groups I was shooting with my 11.5" SBR and T-1 optic where better than his. Now the look on his face was priceless!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by wahoo95 View Post
    Brother you just said a mouthful. Spent some time at the range over the summer next to a guy shooting a beautiful KAC SR-25 outfitted with US Optics scope and 175gr FGMM ammo. He was there with a group of folks showing off his tools only to be stunned when his buddy on the spotting scope asked how it was possible the groups I was shooting with my 11.5" SBR and T-1 optic where better than his. Now the look on his face was priceless!!
    Had the same thing happen at a 50 yard range. Dude next to me was shooting a .308 AR with a Nightforce. I was shooting a 6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser CG63 with open sights. His groups were bloody awful.

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    Double sorry
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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.


    C4
    I try not to, but it's hard to not take notice and make assumptions. Especially when those assumptions are proved accurate more than 50% of the time. So put me in the sinners category with those that rush to judgment. For me, something to improve upon I suppose!

    And Grant I brought that SBRd PSA lower to your classes. Maybe add "that lower=cheap bastard" to the list of assumptions
    Last edited by munch520; 10-16-12 at 08:28.

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    Some of this definitely applies to me.

    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:

    I used one of these when I built my rifle, but at least a lot of the parts inside it came from you.
    I don't have any complaints against it, but I didn't know what I know now about the company when I bought it or I would have taken my money elsewhere.

    1. Owns an AR because "it is cool!" - Not me
    2. Has never attended professional taught training class. - Me (but this will change)
    3. Probably has no idea what they are talking about. - Me
    4. Thinks that Wolf and Tula makes "good" ammo. - Not me
    5. Thinks that it is possible that there will actually be a zombie apocalypse. - Not me


    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.



    C4
    Last edited by SteveL; 10-16-12 at 08:37.
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    Quote Originally Posted by wahoo95 View Post
    I get a bigger kick out of the guys who have the top of the line gear including their guns and tactical gear but can't shoot for shit!

    Or the guys who have a top tier AR but have no friggin clue on how it works. They can however regurgitate the talking points on what they've have read on some internet forum about what makes it it so great though even though they don't really know what any of it means.

    Then there's the guy who has more money than sense and thinks buying a $2k+ Noveske will magically make his rifle immune from issues. That's all cool till the moment reality kicks in and he learns that nothing is immune from malfunctions since they're all tools. I've seen that look of amazement many times and it really is priceless.
    That happened in a class a few months ago. Two Noveske's went T.U. due to issues with the gas tubes coming loose from the gas block. The looks on their faces were priceless. Heart broken is more accurate, but it was disappointing to witness a couple of top notch ARs having identical issues in the same class.

    To the OP, I try and make a conscious effort not to judge someones weapon or gear. If they start to mouth off about how it's the latest and greatest, I disengage or move out.
    Last edited by RogerinTPA; 10-16-12 at 09:12.
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