The wood option on "one" of my AR's was not based on taking into battle. I have no plans on going into battle with any of my rifles, shotguns or pistols, that is what the military/police are for. I just like the looks, just like some like the looks of a night vision device (which serves no real purpose in the civilian world) the difference is I don't care what you do with your rifle after all it is your rifle.
If it feels good do it!
If it feels good do it!