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    • DougNgD
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      @Megatron1505:

      Did unpopular opinions become too unpopular?  :-\

      It's back:

      @DougNg:

      This has been one of the most controversial threads we've had on this forum. As such, the moderation staff has debated for the last couple of days what to do with it

      In one camp, we have had members complain that this thread is abrasive and judgmental. As it is reserved for unpopular opinions, it gives an outlet for those that have an opinion that may be theirs and theirs alone, or for a handful of people.

      In the other camp, we have had members say that removing such an outlet limits their ability to speak out and express themselves.

      So after much discussion, we have decided to reinstate this thread. To be honest, this is one of the few threads I monitor several times a day, and it has been for the most part, civilized. I have my own unpopular opinions (usually regarding gun control) that I get into heated debates with my friends, and while we may not agree or even agree to disagree, we are still friends.

      To both camps of opinion, I have this to say to you. One, opinions are like assholes. Everyone has one and they all stink. Two, regardless if people express their opinions here or elsewhere, it's their opinion and you cannot take it away from them. They will still have that opinion even if they don't declare it here. Three, remember the analogy that this forum has always had regarding how you compose yourself in here: do not say anything here that you would not say to the baddest motherfucker in the bar with a bottle of Jack in one hand and a shotgun in the other.

      Four:

      and I'm all out of whisky

      I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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      • mclaincauseyM
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        I like that shottie

        Think it, be it.

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        • DougNgD
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          @mclaincausey:

          I like that shottie

          Finally got my dream shotgun (although I'm going to put the Magpul hardware on it when it comes out)

          Mossberg 590A1 20" 8+1 shotshells
          Elzetta M60F (215 lumens) on their own mount
          XS Big Dot Sight epoxied on
          Hogue Foreend and stock
          #4 Federal Buckshot
          Mesa Tactical sidesaddle (holds 6 shotshells)

          I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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          • mclaincauseyM
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            Pretty much an ideal home defense rig.  Is the Magpul hardware inclusive of a stock?  That will take a little length off for rounding corners, right?  Nothing like a pump shottie for clearing a building.  The click-clack of the pump alone is a great deterrent to any intruders within earshot.  A friend of mine used that trick repeatedly to scare off would-be intruders from his home in the Garden District of New Orleans during the Katrina aftermath.

            Think it, be it.

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            • DougNgD
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              Yup, comes with both stock and forend. It has different recoil pads to adjust the length of pull

              As it stands now, the Mossy has a 12" length of pull, so that's not one of the reasons why I want it. I want it for the CDI factor

              "Chicks Dig It"

              😉

              I'm not a fan of the racking of the gun to scare off intruders. The only time a bad guy coming into my house will hear the cracking sound this thing makes is after a shotgun blast

              This is my "Maryland doesn't have a stand your ground law" gun. The only time it will make an appearance is if someone makes their way to the fourth floor of my town house to attack my wife and stepson. The first three floors is just "stuff" and I'll let the police deal with them as they're trying to take my TV

              I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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              • derivative666D
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                Shit that looks my call of duty setup!!! I'm not man to pack that kinda steel

                "Obstacles are stepping-stones that guide us to our goals"

                "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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                • mclaincauseyM
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                  Crooks are like sharks, ultimately they're looking to exert as little energy and take as little risk as possible. That's why I think racking is a good deterrent. They'll almost always opt for the easier meat.

                  Think it, be it.

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                  • DougNgD
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                    I'm more concerned about the nutcases that blitz attack. Its becoming endemic in the DC metro area

                    The jackasses that broke into my house earlier this year were not at all concerned that I was home. They already commited to a house that wasn't an "easy kill". And we were obviously home, my car was in the driveway

                    "Almost always" isn't good enough for me

                    I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                    • mclaincauseyM
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                      Wellllll, if it don't, there's a shell chambered 😉

                      You have a rottie too, that should deter at least some criminals

                      Think it, be it.

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                      • joesaintjohnJ
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                        DougNg, move to Oklahoma. It's an open carry state.

                        Fat dudes need good clothes too.

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                        • DougNgD
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                          Oh, so YOU'RE the guy that walked into Starbucks with an AR15!

                          I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                          • DougNgD
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                            @mclaincausey:

                            Wellllll, if it don't, there's a shell chambered 😉

                            You have a rottie too, that should deter at least some criminals

                            The sad thing is that the rottie was originally picked up as a deterrent…but he's become so important to us...he's going to be behind all of us! He's NEVER going to get hurt, or put in danger

                            That being said, I don't think any of us can stop him. His protection instinct is really strong and he's incredibly strong for a dog that's less than 9 months old

                            I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                            • mclaincauseyM
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                              He's a beaut, feel free to post more pics of him any time.  Love Rotties, they are awesome dogs.

                              Think it, be it.

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                              • derivative666D
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                                Damn you, JSJ stick to your diet, what did I tell you about fast good restaurants.

                                "Obstacles are stepping-stones that guide us to our goals"

                                "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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                                • mclaincauseyM
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                                  Speaking of, I'm down about 6 pounds since I got serious about the diet.  Doing nothing differently except resisting the urge for cheat meals and no beer ever.

                                  Think it, be it.

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                                  • derivative666D
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                                    Great job Mcclain. Shit, I feel like the "subway guy" for the forum. Just threw up in my mouth. So disgusted.

                                    "Obstacles are stepping-stones that guide us to our goals"

                                    "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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                                    • joesaintjohnJ
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                                      D, I just had 6 hot dogs and 2 burger patties!

                                      Fat dudes need good clothes too.

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                                      • mclaincauseyM
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                                        How can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?

                                        Think it, be it.

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                                          Hi there is there anyone who have links or anything that I can look for how horsehide leather boots ages? Anyone? Thank you in advanced.

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                                          • GilesG
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                                            http://vintageengineerboots.blogspot.co.uk/

                                            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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