Gord
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...and as the OP hasn't been back to clarify his post, I'm assuming this was a simple "I want people on the internet to agree with me" piece.
My impression was the same as cedjunior's - if he specifically felt the need to point out the fact that the guy had facial piercings (I was unaware that this automatically makes someone dumb, dangerous or a punk) then it's reasonable to conclude that he wouldn't leave out the part where the guy points the XD at his face.
As far as the sales pitch goes - Chevy vs. Ford (vs. Dodge), Remington vs. Mossberg, XD vs. Glock. Personal opinions as to which are "best" will always differ and it's human nature for this bias to override objectivity in debate. While I don't like people who spout misinformation without verifying it through research first, I also don't have any sympathy for people who believe it without verifying it through research first. It's taken as a given that you don't buy a $25,000 Chevy because the sales guy tells you it can tow more than Ford without verifying it, and then complain that Ford actually can tow more - why should the situation be different for firearms?
Why? Because his personal opinion is that XDs are better than Glocks? Can't imagine why that would offend you. Oh wait...
Yeah, me too. Seems to me like carrying a gun gives some folks a chip on their shoulders and they feel the need to be Tactical Ninjas, ever-ready to do an action roll and come up shooting whenever a car backfires in the parking lot. Strange how carrying my pocketknife around doesn't make me think I have to pretend I have cat-like reflexes and parry anyone who goes to give me a high-five just to prove that I can.
My impression was the same as cedjunior's - if he specifically felt the need to point out the fact that the guy had facial piercings (I was unaware that this automatically makes someone dumb, dangerous or a punk) then it's reasonable to conclude that he wouldn't leave out the part where the guy points the XD at his face.
As far as the sales pitch goes - Chevy vs. Ford (vs. Dodge), Remington vs. Mossberg, XD vs. Glock. Personal opinions as to which are "best" will always differ and it's human nature for this bias to override objectivity in debate. While I don't like people who spout misinformation without verifying it through research first, I also don't have any sympathy for people who believe it without verifying it through research first. It's taken as a given that you don't buy a $25,000 Chevy because the sales guy tells you it can tow more than Ford without verifying it, and then complain that Ford actually can tow more - why should the situation be different for firearms?
CountGlockula said:This quote itself calls for a BS gun shop worker.
Why? Because his personal opinion is that XDs are better than Glocks? Can't imagine why that would offend you. Oh wait...
cedjunior said:I always get a kick out of these kinds or responses. I get the mental image of someone blowing up a brown paper bag and popping it, causing a ccw carrier to dive behind the counter and draw their weapon.
Yeah, me too. Seems to me like carrying a gun gives some folks a chip on their shoulders and they feel the need to be Tactical Ninjas, ever-ready to do an action roll and come up shooting whenever a car backfires in the parking lot. Strange how carrying my pocketknife around doesn't make me think I have to pretend I have cat-like reflexes and parry anyone who goes to give me a high-five just to prove that I can.