Why do you care what is on another persons rifle?

[RockyMtnTactical]

I cannot understand this. Why are some of you guys so critical about what another person puts on their rifle? I see this all the time.

You may like your AR15 in KISS form. You may not.

You may want a long barrel, you may want a short barrel.

You may want a scope, you may want irons.

Why do some of you care so much what another person does with "their" rifle?

What works for one person may not work for another quite as well.

 

[UnTainted]

Why do some people care so much about what other people care so much about (especially when those other people are being illogical in their care)?

 

[RockyMtnTactical]

I see what you are saying, and you may have a point. I guess I am just confused why I seem to see this so often. Maybe it is human nature to think that we do it the best way and everyone else should do it our way for that reason?

 

[wayne in boca]

All I know is that it's really hard to be an efficient dictator when people won't do what I tell them to.

 

[rskent]

Caring might be stretching it a bit, more like being mildly amused. Sorta like when you see a banged
up old Impala with 3000 dollar wheels blaring bumpaty bumpaty music at a stop light. I don’t care,
but you just have to wonder about some peoples priorities sometimes.
Steve

 

[madcratebuilder]

Left wing progressive mentality? Get in lock step, or else!

 

[Handgunner]

I cannot understand this. Why are some of you guys so critical about what another person puts on their rifle? I see this all the time.

I know what you mean.

Try starting a thread asking for specific info on a Mini and watch how critical they get for you not choosing an AR.

 

[Bovice]

It's not so much about "caring". You just wonder what they were thinking. If you want a hello kitty design on the receiver, do it. Just don't cry when everyone snickers after you open your rifle case!

It's funny to some people (myself included) when you bring things you really don't need to a 200 yard bench rest only range that does not allow shooting at night. Flashlights and lasers are pointless, but if you don't want to take them off, fine. Just doesn't make sense. I guess if the sun burns out and zombies rise from the graves while you're on your way to or from the range, you'll be ready!

 

[Heavenlyfire]

I don't know what your problem is. Everything in the world should stay the same as it was made. I can't understand why someone would want to make changes to something that was made by someone else to their specs. What the heck are you people thinking. Just look at this picture of my gun case. Every rifle is perfectly preserved and original. No changes.



Wait a minute...... How did that pink Ruger 10-22 with a chinese scope get in there?

 

[RockyMtnTactical]

Yeah, but most of the time it's over something trivial. I understand if were talking about someone who mounts their site backwards or has a laser pen duct taped to the end. However, it seems like many folks (not all) get their panties all twisted around just because someone doesn't go along with their own personal preference.

Only you know what YOU like and prefer, not to mention your own personal factors that weigh into your decisions (location, likely threats, good or bad eyesight, body build, personal experience, training, etc...). All those things will factor into ones decision for why they may prefer one particular cartridge, platform, and customized accessories (or lack thereof). And that is just in reference to a self defense rifle...

 

[CZguy]

I cannot understand this. Why are some of you guys so critical about what another person puts on their rifle?

That's nothing.............read a cleaning thread, or what's the best oil.

 

[ultradoc]

I care because I might get some ideas from their setup.

 

[BADUNAME37]

I remember a while ago there was a thread asking what is the worst gun you ever bought. I told them about a small pistol I had purchased new and the thing was a jam-o-matic the whole time I had it.

Suddenly, nearly everyone was on my case - "that company doesn't make junk." They might not now, but in 1986 (or whenever they started) they did!

They all came on like it was my fault that I was loading it with what the instructions called for and it was still jamming!

Finally I sold the piece of junk. My point being, I think it is just some people's nature to argue with everyone.

 

[Clipper]

...I find this thread hysterical! A purveyor of tacticool whining about why the nasties snicker at the stuff he sells and the guys who buy it...

When one observes the lengths the wannabe commandos will go to be just like the real-world, gee-whiz OPERATORS, it's natural to derive a certain ammount of humor from it.

Am I ready to fight off the black helicopters, zombies and armies of ethnic warriors? No, but then again I never was one for the chapeau de Reynolds wrap...

 

[Double Naught Spy]

Why do some of you care so much what another person does with "their" rifle?

The pattern seems to be one of George Carlin's driver analogy. Anyone who drives slower than "me" is a moron and anyone who drives faster than "me" is a maniac.

It isn't just with rifles, but other gear and preparedness as well. So anyone that carries less ammo, a smaller caliber, has less stuff on their rifle, etc. is the moron and and anyone with more is a maniac who obviously does not need it. The speakers "who" care know what they are talking about and so those with differing opinions are just wrong.

 

[oldfool]

because people need some controversy in their life, and absent the opportunity to tell themselves and others how special they are and how everyone else ought to emulate them, they start feeling that their life just isn't quite important enough
(even praying to god don't much count, if folks don't hear you doing it... unless, of course god talks back)

but look on the bright side, at least here they don't get to play the most popular hate name games re: politics and religion...

errh... uhhh, whoops !
(well only some limited hate name games, but it could be a whole lot worse)
the way I hear it, some fellow name of "B.O." is the root of all evil... a tad disconcerting, given those are my initials, so count yourself luckier than most

whenever feeling just a little too chilled out and mellow, just turn on the TV talking head political pundit of choice, whatever your favorite flavor is, and get that heartbeat rate back up to normal

if that just doesn't get it done, you can always log onto a gun forum and do a woobie war
if it gets a little too intense, log off, walk off... go outside, kick the can, and cuss the dawg, no real harm done
and the dawg will still love you afterward anyway
works for me

 

[Zerodefect]

Is this a thread about whining about a thread of whining?

It really deosn't matter. Just keep an allen wrench handy in your "fo-kit" so you can get all that junk off. Or use Qr mounts that are quick to remove. It's easy enough to go back and forth. My lights ar QR mounted and stay on a pouch on my plate carrier. My bipod stays in my gear bag/ case. Both are rarely used. And the bipod isn't nessasary while one good flashlight is handy.

Most of that stuff deosn't make it through 2 rounds of a carbine class before the shooter realizes his mistake and starts peeling that extra weight off.

 

[Sav .250]

On a forum somebody usually asks a question and the opinions follow.
Different strokes for different folks.

 

[benEzra]

It's funny to some people (myself included) when you bring things you really don't need to a 200 yard bench rest only range that does not allow shooting at night. Flashlights and lasers are pointless, but if you don't want to take them off, fine. Just doesn't make sense. I guess if the sun burns out and zombies rise from the graves while you're on your way to or from the range, you'll be ready!

I will occasionally shoot during the day with a light (or at a daytime match, even) because (1) I want to know how the light affects point of aim, (2) I want to know how the light affects the rifle's balance when shooting, and (3) how else am I going to practice manipulating the light during transitions and recoil? I can't exactly show up after dark when the range is closed and start shooting, and there are no nighttime ranges in my area that I am aware of.

A lot of people are just too quick to snicker at anybody who doesn't do things Exactly Like Them, without considering that the other person might actually have a rational reason for choosing differently. You see it in the bashing of modern-looking guns as "tacticool" and their owners as "wannabes", you see it from the "your gun is less expensive than mine" and "your gun is more expensive than mine" crowds, and so on. It really doesn't help shooters as a community.

I find this thread hysterical! A purveyor of tacticool whining about why the nasties snicker at the stuff he sells and the guys who buy it...

When one observes the lengths the wannabe commandos will go to be just like the real-world, gee-whiz OPERATORS, it's natural to derive a certain ammount of humor from it.

Case in point. If I put a flash suppressor, a light, and an Aimpoint on my rifle, am I "tacticool" and a "wannabe commando" who "wants to be just like the real-world, gee-whiz OPERATORS", or am I a shooter with a civilian carbine set up for dual use as an HD gun and in USPSA matches?

 

[PT1911]

quite honestly I do not...HOWEVER, if someone asks my opinion or openly admits to not knowing **** from gold then I will try to point them in the right direction... if they then decide to go another direction and buy an inferior product for a similar amount of money it is on them...

 

[winknplink]

hey, i put a $60 Hogue stock on a $180 mossy 500a.

talk about steak sauce on bologna...sure it is....but I am nary a fan of straight bologna anyway.

 

[dom1104]

I honestly think its jealousy.

I think a lot of it is wrapped up in personal finances.

You will find, that the people who "care" so much are invariably unable to afford the items they are ridiculing.

Many Aesops Fables would apply.

"I didnt want those grapes anyway said the Fox.."

Remember.

A lot of whats talked about with guns is COMPLETLY hypothetical.

"A 9mm just isnt enough" <says the man who has never shot anyone in his life>

"I dont think that the 7.62 has the range to stop people at distance" <says the man who has never shot at a human being>

We are playing with what will almost surely be toys, imagining a circumstance where what we have or dont have attached to them might make a difference worth a hill of beans.

In truth, we will probably go our whole lives, merely enjoying them as toys.

And yet, we have strong opinions based on ..... no experiance.

 

[EdLaver]

I had a guy at the range ask me once why I had a sun shade on my scope and I replied "Because I want to". People need to understand that if it isn't yours then your opinion isn't needed unless asked.

I see people with all kinds of stuff on their rifles and while I may not agree, I keep it to myself, why? Because it ain't mine.

 

[CZguy]

I see people with all kinds of stuff on their rifles and while I may not agree, I keep it to myself, why? Because it ain't mine.

You are a wise man, and will go far in life.

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Why do some of you care so much what another person does with "their" rifle?

The pattern seems to be one of George Carlin's driver analogy. Anyone who drives slower than "me" is a moron and anyone who drives faster than "me" is a maniac.

It isn't just with rifles, but other gear and preparedness as well. So anyone that carries less ammo, a smaller caliber, has less stuff on their rifle, etc. is the moron and and anyone with more is a maniac who obviously does not need it. The speakers "who" care know what they are talking about and so those with differing opinions are just wrong.

I agree with this line of reasoning. I think that you have struck right to the heart of the issue.

 

[jimmyraythomason]

Anyone who drives slower than "me" is a moron and anyone who drives faster than "me" is a maniac.

Well,at least that part is true.