Dr. Sandman
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I thought that it would be fun to hear some opinions regarding the abundance of "tactical" equipment and accessories that are available these days, specifically, which pieces are the stupidest, most unnecessary, superfluous, idiotic, and hilarious wastes of money out there. Criteria are as follows: the item must be black, or primarily black; the word "tactical" must be included somewhere in the description; and it must be unnecessary or contain unnecessary elements. I can think of three that I have come across recently.
1. Tactical Shotgun Heat Shield
http://www.valhallaarmory.com/Tactical_Shotgun_Heat_Shield_with_Ghost_Ring_Sight_p/advsbs4600.htm
In an attempt to look menacing, this company has come up with a barrel shroud for a shotgun. The 870 has lots of places to hold on that do not get hot. I can see shooters wanting to put an aperture site on a gun, but any displacement of the shield would severely affect your accuracy. Spend you money on ammo, not this sophomoric waste.
2. Counter Sniper Scope
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/...ope-covert-matte-black-hardcoat.aspx?a=729739
Ah, the ol' Fun to Read Sportsmans Guide. It is fun to read, I almost died laughing when I saw the reticle! I highly doubt that any branch of any military has ever used this scope, much less the Americans. More stuff in the reticle does not mean a better scope. These used to be priced at over a grand, now they are $450( Compare at $2033.99!). I guess that they just were not moving. Ha! Plus, everyone knows that you are supposed to yell out "No sniping snipers!", then they can't touch you, even with a counter sniper scope.
3. M48 Kommando Survival Hammer Tactical Hiking Staff
http://www.budk.com/product/M48-Kommando-Survival-Hammer-Tactical-Hiking-Staff/175039.uts
This thing takes the cake! First of all, I did not know that United Cutlery has it's own army, much less a Mall Ninja division. In the catalog, they describe it as "an effective breeching tool". For what? Breeching the drywall of your Dads house where you obviously must live if you order this thing.
Are there any other votes?
1. Tactical Shotgun Heat Shield
http://www.valhallaarmory.com/Tactical_Shotgun_Heat_Shield_with_Ghost_Ring_Sight_p/advsbs4600.htm
In an attempt to look menacing, this company has come up with a barrel shroud for a shotgun. The 870 has lots of places to hold on that do not get hot. I can see shooters wanting to put an aperture site on a gun, but any displacement of the shield would severely affect your accuracy. Spend you money on ammo, not this sophomoric waste.
2. Counter Sniper Scope
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/...ope-covert-matte-black-hardcoat.aspx?a=729739
Ah, the ol' Fun to Read Sportsmans Guide. It is fun to read, I almost died laughing when I saw the reticle! I highly doubt that any branch of any military has ever used this scope, much less the Americans. More stuff in the reticle does not mean a better scope. These used to be priced at over a grand, now they are $450( Compare at $2033.99!). I guess that they just were not moving. Ha! Plus, everyone knows that you are supposed to yell out "No sniping snipers!", then they can't touch you, even with a counter sniper scope.
3. M48 Kommando Survival Hammer Tactical Hiking Staff
http://www.budk.com/product/M48-Kommando-Survival-Hammer-Tactical-Hiking-Staff/175039.uts
This thing takes the cake! First of all, I did not know that United Cutlery has it's own army, much less a Mall Ninja division. In the catalog, they describe it as "an effective breeching tool". For what? Breeching the drywall of your Dads house where you obviously must live if you order this thing.
Are there any other votes?
