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Posted: 6/5/2016 2:01:49 AM EDT
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So they should be forced into getting things that they don't like, want, or need? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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As annoying as a lot of fads are, I think its the anti-fad people that annoy me the most. Whenever something becomes a fad, theres always the enlightened holier-than-thou purists that love to tell everyone how they are smarter than everyone else because they DONT do something other people do. Theyre basically like the hipsters of the gun world. Haha... what the hell are you talking about? Who exactly is being FORCED into getting things they dont like, want, or need? Besides, the question wasnt just about product specific fads anyway... not that it changes the fact that no one is being FORCED into anything. The original question started with gadget overloading and c-clamp gripping. I saw someone talking about prepper obsession and someone else talking about terminology over usage. I didnt even say anything about "things" that, apparently, people are being forced into to buying. |
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Posted: 6/5/2016 5:00:35 AM EDT
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Things that annoy me: (not really fads)
People acting like guns that they bought because they were super cheap are just as good as anything more expensive. Thinking about how people think I'm a 'Tier 1 Operator' gun snob, but don't realize I am thinking they are a 'Mall Ninja' gun snob. We're like some sort of gun culture Yin Yang.... 
People posting in a shit way that is a preemptive strike against those who think the opposite way. Like "Well a bunch of posers are going to tell you the only answer is 'Colt', but really the best answer is 'PSA'." Shit like that. |
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Posted: 6/5/2016 8:34:14 AM EDT
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Posted: 6/5/2016 3:43:38 PM EDT
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Everyone on the Internet has an opinion so it's tough to filter out what's truly important at times and worry about things that ultimately don't matter all that much.
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Posted: 6/6/2016 8:30:05 PM EDT
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So they should be forced into getting things that they don't like, want, or need? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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As annoying as a lot of fads are, I think its the anti-fad people that annoy me the most. Whenever something becomes a fad, theres always the enlightened holier-than-thou purists that love to tell everyone how they are smarter than everyone else because they DONT do something other people do. Theyre basically like the hipsters of the gun world. No, but they don't have to put down the early adopters, or hipsters, or whatever you want to call the people that do adopt new things that maybe are popular on the internet. |
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Posted: 6/6/2016 10:44:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryI enjoy that the 2 and 3 man have suppressors, but the 1 man has a muzzle brake...... and a pistol caliber AR. Also 2 man has no optic. #ninjaaf #getyourfuckingclittickleroffthetrigger3man |
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Posted: 6/6/2016 10:46:58 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/8/2016 9:47:52 AM EDT
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AR fads are great - once the fad burns out there are usually tons of mall
Ninja types chasing the next far and dumping older stuff cheap to feed the newest bestest addiction. I used to collect stuff - had over fifty long guns and forty pistols at one point- but decided to trim down to a limited collection of sentimental stuff and only keep what I use otherwise- now for blasphemy- I can probably be very content with two Ar types one 16" run and gun type and a 20" cmp competition type. I could even feel pretty happy about just one lower and two uppers. I will be leaving gun owner hell in New York at the end of June and once I settle into my new free state home will put together a nice rifle to celebrate! |
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Posted: 6/8/2016 7:11:53 PM EDT
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Things that annoy me: (not really fads) People acting like guns that they bought because they were super cheap are just as good as anything more expensive. Thinking about how people think I'm a 'Tier 1 Operator' gun snob, but don't realize I am thinking they are a 'Mall Ninja' gun snob. We're like some sort of gun culture Yin Yang....
People posting in a shit way that is a preemptive strike against those who think the opposite way. Like "Well a bunch of posers are going to tell you the only answer is 'Colt', but really the best answer is 'PSA'." Shit like that. 
poster abve is butt-hurt that more people who will shoot a total of less than 10,000 rounds through their AR's in their entire lifetimes don't value, 'ooh' and 'ahh!' at his expensive gear. lolz |
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Posted: 6/13/2016 2:53:25 PM EDT
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Well, I got through pg. 9 before I posted. I'm new to the AR thing. My 1st AR was an in-expensive base model Diamondback. It was not very accurate at 100 yrds, and I didn't even know it was mostly the ammo I was using. I started assembling AR's late last year and have built 5 to date. Did I fall victim to the Fan Fad craze, Yes. Did I purchase some cheap parts, optics...Yes. Did I overspend on some parts..Yes. Did I sometimes choose form over function...sure. I started this because I'm not much of a TV guy, I work out of town at least 6 days a week. and I wanted a constructive hobby, to keep my mind busy. I enjoy hunting, going to range, though I don't get a chance to do either much because of work and the fact that it seems to rain every day I'm off. I've got lucky for the most part and in truth have put together, what I believe are some fine weapons. They all function well and are accurate, as my skills can make them. I enjoy the assembly and my RV is getting kind of full. I've learned alot from you guys and have taken some flaming for some of my choices, but it's all good. Here are some photos of my builds and a couple of purchases which i made modifications to. 1st Mega lower, 18" Bull Barrel, ATN X-Sight <a href="http://s69.photobucket.com/user/bgreerVTX/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_38.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/bgreerVTX/Mobile%20Uploads/image_38.jpeg</a> Ruger Precision Rifle with Seekins Handguard, LRI Bolt Shroud and Bolt knob <a href="http://s69.photobucket.com/user/bgreerVTX/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_93.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/bgreerVTX/Mobile%20Uploads/image_93.jpeg</a> <a href="http://s69.photobucket.com/user/bgreerVTX/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_87.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/bgreerVTX/Mobile%20Uploads/image_87.jpeg</a> 300 Blackout Pistol <a href="http://s69.photobucket.com/user/bgreerVTX/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_69.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/bgreerVTX/Mobile%20Uploads/image_69.jpeg</a> <a href="http://s69.photobucket.com/user/bgreerVTX/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_67.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/bgreerVTX/Mobile%20Uploads/image_67.jpeg</a> WarSport LVOC, Vortex Strike Eagle, (attempt at all metal build) <a href="http://s69.photobucket.com/user/bgreerVTX/media/Warsport%205-19-16_1.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/bgreerVTX/Warsport%205-19-16_1.jpg</a> Another 300 Blackout, cheap Sightmark, Fortis Night Rail, Gibbz Side charge, Seekins Lower (BTW The cheap red dot holds zero and good battery life, go figure) <a href="http://s69.photobucket.com/user/bgreerVTX/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_179.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/bgreerVTX/Mobile%20Uploads/image_179.jpeg</a> <a href="http://s69.photobucket.com/user/bgreerVTX/media/FullSizeRender_1.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/bgreerVTX/FullSizeRender_1.jpg</a> My BAD BAD LW Build, Trijicon MRO <a href="http://s69.photobucket.com/user/bgreerVTX/media/BAD%20BAD%20edit.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/bgreerVTX/BAD%20BAD%20edit.jpg</a> <a href="http://s69.photobucket.com/user/bgreerVTX/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_177.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/bgreerVTX/Mobile%20Uploads/image_177.jpeg</a> So, theres all your fab favorites, bad decisions, good decisions, cheap optics, expensive optics, color fill...all in one post...and I love 'em all Or, if your tired of reading and looking at pics, heres a video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxkdwbHaKSk Why does your BO pistol have a stock and forend grip on it? |
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Posted: 6/13/2016 8:07:26 PM EDT
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Why does your BO pistol have a stock and forend grip on it? It doesn't. |
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Posted: 6/13/2016 10:29:30 PM EDT
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It doesn't. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Why does your BO pistol have a stock and forend grip on it? It doesn't. My bad. Things I learned from the fad thread 
I never seen that before, looks good. |
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Posted: 6/14/2016 10:28:32 AM EDT
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Well, I got through pg. 9 before I posted. I'm new to the AR thing. My 1st AR was an in-expensive base model Diamondback. It was not very accurate at 100 yrds, and I didn't even know it was mostly the ammo I was using. I started assembling AR's late last year and have built 5 to date. Did I fall victim to the Fan Fad craze, Yes. Did I purchase some cheap parts, optics...Yes. Did I overspend on some parts..Yes. Did I sometimes choose form over function...sure. I started this because I'm not much of a TV guy, I work out of town at least 6 days a week. and I wanted a constructive hobby, to keep my mind busy. I enjoy hunting, going to range, though I don't get a chance to do either much because of work and the fact that it seems to rain every day I'm off. I've got lucky for the most part and in truth have put together, what I believe are some fine weapons. They all function well and are accurate, as my skills can make them. I enjoy the assembly and my RV is getting kind of full. I've learned alot from you guys and have taken some flaming for some of my choices, but it's all good. Here are some photos of my builds and a couple of purchases which i made modifications to. 1st Mega lower, 18" Bull Barrel, ATN X-Sight <a href="http://s69.photobucket.com/user/bgreerVTX/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_38.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/bgreerVTX/Mobile%20Uploads/image_38.jpeg</a> Ruger Precision Rifle with Seekins Handguard, LRI Bolt Shroud and Bolt knob <a href="http://s69.photobucket.com/user/bgreerVTX/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_93.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/bgreerVTX/Mobile%20Uploads/image_93.jpeg</a> <a href="http://s69.photobucket.com/user/bgreerVTX/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_87.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/bgreerVTX/Mobile%20Uploads/image_87.jpeg</a> 300 Blackout Pistol <a href="http://s69.photobucket.com/user/bgreerVTX/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_69.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/bgreerVTX/Mobile%20Uploads/image_69.jpeg</a> <a href="http://s69.photobucket.com/user/bgreerVTX/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_67.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/bgreerVTX/Mobile%20Uploads/image_67.jpeg</a> WarSport LVOC, Vortex Strike Eagle, (attempt at all metal build) <a href="http://s69.photobucket.com/user/bgreerVTX/media/Warsport%205-19-16_1.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/bgreerVTX/Warsport%205-19-16_1.jpg</a> Another 300 Blackout, cheap Sightmark, Fortis Night Rail, Gibbz Side charge, Seekins Lower (BTW The cheap red dot holds zero and good battery life, go figure) <a href="http://s69.photobucket.com/user/bgreerVTX/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_179.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/bgreerVTX/Mobile%20Uploads/image_179.jpeg</a> <a href="http://s69.photobucket.com/user/bgreerVTX/media/FullSizeRender_1.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/bgreerVTX/FullSizeRender_1.jpg</a> My BAD BAD LW Build, Trijicon MRO <a href="http://s69.photobucket.com/user/bgreerVTX/media/BAD%20BAD%20edit.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/bgreerVTX/BAD%20BAD%20edit.jpg</a> <a href="http://s69.photobucket.com/user/bgreerVTX/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_177.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/bgreerVTX/Mobile%20Uploads/image_177.jpeg</a> So, theres all your fab favorites, bad decisions, good decisions, cheap optics, expensive optics, color fill...all in one post...and I love 'em all Or, if your tired of reading and looking at pics, heres a video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxkdwbHaKSk LOL I think you embody every AR fad. Jesus dude. 
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Posted: 6/14/2016 2:22:53 PM EDT
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I enjoy that the 2 and 3 man have suppressors, but the 1 man has a muzzle brake...... and a pistol caliber AR. Also 2 man has no optic. #ninjaaf #getyourfuckingclittickleroffthetrigger3man Quote HistoryQuoted:
I enjoy that the 2 and 3 man have suppressors, but the 1 man has a muzzle brake...... and a pistol caliber AR. Also 2 man has no optic. #ninjaaf #getyourfuckingclittickleroffthetrigger3man Caught all that and you missed the furry on the other side of the door. #whenyouseeit |
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Posted: 6/14/2016 6:29:02 PM EDT
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I enjoy that the 2 and 3 man have suppressors, but the 1 man has a muzzle brake...... and a pistol caliber AR. Also 2 man has no optic. #ninjaaf #getyourfuckingclittickleroffthetrigger3man Quote HistoryQuoted:
I enjoy that the 2 and 3 man have suppressors, but the 1 man has a muzzle brake...... and a pistol caliber AR. Also 2 man has no optic. #ninjaaf #getyourfuckingclittickleroffthetrigger3man It looks like they all have cans to me. The guy with the 9mm AR just has a can that goes under the rail. |
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Posted: 6/14/2016 6:35:21 PM EDT
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It looks like they all have cans to me. The guy with the 9mm AR just has a can that goes under the rail. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I enjoy that the 2 and 3 man have suppressors, but the 1 man has a muzzle brake...... and a pistol caliber AR. Also 2 man has no optic. #ninjaaf #getyourfuckingclittickleroffthetrigger3man It looks like they all have cans to me. The guy with the 9mm AR just has a can that goes under the rail. ETA: Old thread was nuked, here's one that slipped through though Intacto Arms |
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Posted: 6/14/2016 6:57:51 PM EDT
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One if my rifles has a 12" DD lite rail. Really not heavy at all. I don't care for the newer gimmicky rails like the key mod or mlock. But it doesn't bother me if folks spend their money on them Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If A1 or A2 uppers suddenly came back into fashion to the point where they were readily available from multiple vendors, I'd be OK with that. The Yo Dog rails on your rails on your rails thing got a bit ridiculous there for a while. I'm glad that Mlock and keymod and such came along and allows the user to put shit where they want without making the gun weigh as much as a BAR. One if my rifles has a 12" DD lite rail. Really not heavy at all. I don't care for the newer gimmicky rails like the key mod or mlock. But it doesn't bother me if folks spend their money on them Picatinny rails will never die, lighter weight slim quad rails with ergo ladder covers are very comfortable imo. Picatinny will always be the standard for the military, it's stronger and simpler than the others. |
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Posted: 6/17/2016 6:19:36 PM EDT
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LOL I think you embody every AR fad. Jesus dude.
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Well, I got through pg. 9 before I posted. I'm new to the AR thing. My 1st AR was an in-expensive base model Diamondback. It was not very accurate at 100 yrds, and I didn't even know it was mostly the ammo I was using. I started assembling AR's late last year and have built 5 to date. Did I fall victim to the Fan Fad craze, Yes. Did I purchase some cheap parts, optics...Yes. Did I overspend on some parts..Yes. Did I sometimes choose form over function...sure. I started this because I'm not much of a TV guy, I work out of town at least 6 days a week. and I wanted a constructive hobby, to keep my mind busy. I enjoy hunting, going to range, though I don't get a chance to do either much because of work and the fact that it seems to rain every day I'm off. I've got lucky for the most part and in truth have put together, what I believe are some fine weapons. They all function well and are accurate, as my skills can make them. I enjoy the assembly and my RV is getting kind of full. I've learned alot from you guys and have taken some flaming for some of my choices, but it's all good. Here are some photos of my builds and a couple of purchases which i made modifications to. 1st Mega lower, 18" Bull Barrel, ATN X-Sight <a href="http://s69.photobucket.com/user/bgreerVTX/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_38.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/bgreerVTX/Mobile%20Uploads/image_38.jpeg</a> Ruger Precision Rifle with Seekins Handguard, LRI Bolt Shroud and Bolt knob <a href="http://s69.photobucket.com/user/bgreerVTX/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_93.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/bgreerVTX/Mobile%20Uploads/image_93.jpeg</a> <a href="http://s69.photobucket.com/user/bgreerVTX/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_87.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/bgreerVTX/Mobile%20Uploads/image_87.jpeg</a> 300 Blackout Pistol <a href="http://s69.photobucket.com/user/bgreerVTX/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_69.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/bgreerVTX/Mobile%20Uploads/image_69.jpeg</a> <a href="http://s69.photobucket.com/user/bgreerVTX/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_67.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/bgreerVTX/Mobile%20Uploads/image_67.jpeg</a> WarSport LVOC, Vortex Strike Eagle, (attempt at all metal build) <a href="http://s69.photobucket.com/user/bgreerVTX/media/Warsport%205-19-16_1.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/bgreerVTX/Warsport%205-19-16_1.jpg</a> Another 300 Blackout, cheap Sightmark, Fortis Night Rail, Gibbz Side charge, Seekins Lower (BTW The cheap red dot holds zero and good battery life, go figure) <a href="http://s69.photobucket.com/user/bgreerVTX/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_179.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/bgreerVTX/Mobile%20Uploads/image_179.jpeg</a> <a href="http://s69.photobucket.com/user/bgreerVTX/media/FullSizeRender_1.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/bgreerVTX/FullSizeRender_1.jpg</a> My BAD BAD LW Build, Trijicon MRO <a href="http://s69.photobucket.com/user/bgreerVTX/media/BAD%20BAD%20edit.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/bgreerVTX/BAD%20BAD%20edit.jpg</a> <a href="http://s69.photobucket.com/user/bgreerVTX/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_177.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/bgreerVTX/Mobile%20Uploads/image_177.jpeg</a> So, theres all your fab favorites, bad decisions, good decisions, cheap optics, expensive optics, color fill...all in one post...and I love 'em all Or, if your tired of reading and looking at pics, heres a video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxkdwbHaKSk LOL I think you embody every AR fad. Jesus dude.
You guys crack me up, I have had a great time building exactly what I liked. All my weapons perform like they are supposed to. I've got a few more I'm working on and again, despite popular opinion, I will again, build exactly what i want. I have no intent to sell, trade or build anything that someone else thinks is right or wrong. Call it what you want. |
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