I have been a reader on this board for over 2 years, but only lately signed in. I have been reading threads like "Gadget Trends" for a while now and am a little confused. I understand the KISS rule, but if we all followed that to the letter, we would still be shooting SP1 and Colt single stack 45. But as technology moves on, so do the guns. I have a good number of single stack (1911) weapons, but prefer a High cap Glock as my side arm. I also own a few SP1's and bolt rifles, but prefer my Flattop 14.5" AR with an ACOG, a RAS w/vertical grip, Redi-mag and Boone sling as my main shooter. I have a TACM III flashlight on a quick throw mount that can be locked on the weapon if situations dictate. It has a muzzle break permanently welded (old Jet Comp) and it works great. It weights in at 7 lbs and 14 ounces unloaded so "gadget" weight is not an issue. I admit when shooting the weapon on it's side sucks, but 99% of the time, it is being fired from standing, kneeling or prone where I can take full advantage of the break. I feel like I am the only shooter here that feels that "gizmo's" are useful. I shoot about 200+ rounds a week and do compete in tactical matchs. Most shooters I shoot with use similar setups. Am I the only one here that does not shoot a bare bones weapon? Let me know if I am the minority. Also, give real reasons why a setup like above "won't" work, don't just critize. Thanks for your input.