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    "Gucci Gun"

    At what point do you consider an AR to fall under this category? I've heard the term a few times. Basically means "best" of everything I guess? It seems Noveske, DD, BCM, etc are all considered "standard" around here, so what does it take for you to consider a gun at the "next" level.

    Interested in peoples responses as everyone has different opinions on what gun/parts might fill this category...

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    I have walked into Gucci/Versache/Bergdorff and looked at suits, tried them on, handled them. They are still just a suit in the long run though, and threads tear, shit shrinks, and life goes on.

    Comparing a machine to something that is designed purely for aesthetics is not a comparison at all.
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    The Gucci comments died off long ago, but I don't think it ever referred to particular brands. I think it had more to do with accessories. For example, civilian guns with the latest night/thermal vision and IR gear. Anyways, that's my guess.

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    I remember 'Gucci' being used as a condescending description for things that were form over function. They were trendy or styled more than functional.

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    The term Gucci {anything} has been replaced with the adjective 'Tacticool'. Same concept of of form over function.
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    I'm saying this on a personal basis, and my view does not represent M4Carbine insofar as an "official" response:



    Quite honestly it's ****ing retarded to judge someone else's selection of gear. Some guys say an Aimpoint T-1 is not needed, and others draw the line at a PEQ and NODS. Some guys think A2 sights are not needed and the A1's are good enough, etc.

    Quit judging other people's gear, and use what works for you.

    Tacticool, Gucci, etc are crutches for the weak. Discuss it like a ****ing grown man and articulate why something won't work for you. Or better yet, stay in your lane and talk strictly about your gear and why it DOES work for you.

    That's my rant for this AM.
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    LOL

    Well personally I am more of a Louis Vuitton kind of guy. My wife has an extensive luggage/handbag collection. And to be fair some of their smaller luggage bags do nicely to conceal long guns broken down. I mean who would ever consider a high end bag in the arms of a woman who is carrying an AR?

    Aside from this have to agree with Shivan, if you shit works for you to stay on target go for it. When it doesn't it is time to T/E.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jklaughrey View Post
    Well personally I am more of a Louis Vuitton kind of guy. My wife has an extensive luggage/handbag collection. And to be fair some of their smaller luggage bags do nicely to conceal long guns broken down. I mean who would ever consider a high end bag in the arms of a woman who is carrying an AR?

    Aside from this have to agree with Shivan, if you shit works for you to stay on target go for it. When it doesn't it is time to T/E.
    They will now

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    Quote Originally Posted by payj View Post
    At what point do you consider an AR to fall under this category? I've heard the term a few times. Basically means "best" of everything I guess? It seems Noveske, DD, BCM, etc are all considered "standard" around here, so what does it take for you to consider a gun at the "next" level.

    Interested in peoples responses as everyone has different opinions on what gun/parts might fill this category...

    There is no such thing as long as the gun fits the shooters role/reqs.

    For instance, look at this pic:


    This is a 416 upper, with DBAL IR laser, EOTech, SOPMOD, SF adaptor, SF M300, etc, etc.

    Would this be classified as Gucci?? No. It would be classified as a "work gun."


    C4

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    HA

    They might, but which one, I have 2 daughters as well. Safety in numbers.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SHIVAN View Post
    I'm saying this on a personal basis, and my view does not represent M4Carbine insofar as an "official" response:



    Quite honestly it's ****ing retarded to judge someone else's selection of gear. Some guys say an Aimpoint T-1 is not needed, and others draw the line at a PEQ and NODS. Some guys think A2 sights are not needed and the A1's are good enough, etc.

    Quit judging other people's gear, and use what works for you.

    Tacticool, Gucci, etc are crutches for the weak. Discuss it like a ****ing grown man and articulate why something won't work for you. Or better yet, stay in your lane and talk strictly about your gear and why it DOES work for you.

    That's my rant for this AM.
    Makes me feel better about my jonesing for a green laser... don't need one anymore than I need a Ford GT500....... but I want one of those too

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