sofltodd said:
To each his own. A lot of good guns and shooters seems like the logical progression would be for somebody to issue a friendly challenge of skill versus digging a hole in the dirt.
I think it's sad that many people don't have a place where they can waste ammo shooting up old washing machines, blowing up shit with Tannerite, and just having a good time with friends. In fact, many people only have the use of an indoor range to shoot their subguns in.
If all you have is a hammer, you tend to solve all your problems with that single tool and see the world thru a rather skewed point of view rather than a logical one. The vast majority of NFA owners DON'T engage in organized matches of any sort, yet manage to have a great time owning and enjoying their guns by shooting tin cans at the dump, or dirt clods by the river. Personally, I engage in shooting matches
and digging holes in the dirt, and I'd hate to pick one over another, although I'd probably fall into shooting matches. I love the comradery of both types of events, but I'm able to shoot a variety of unusual weapons and try different things at informal shoots. I don't let my view of NFA ownership be governed by a view that sees only one way to enjoy shooting my subguns. Not everyone has a high testosterone drive and type A personality that drives them to compete against others and themselves. They paid their money, and they can do as they please. It's all good... just like the guys in the video are having a great time just being together and blasting holes in the dirt. Good times ARE what it's all about, and as you said, to each his own.
As has been pointed out, at least one of those guys competes and perhaps all of them do. Organized matches represent the smallest use of recreational subgun shooting, so I find it interesting that you immediately rushed to judgement based on your notions of what these toys, (yes I said toys), should be used for.
You know I respect and value your opinion, but I wish you had more opportunities to just waste ammo with friends in an informal gathering. It's an aspect of NFA ownership that's shouldn't be underrated and one I enjoy between shooting our monthly matches.
sofltodd said:
That underfolder is awesome.
Yes, it's way sweet!
What are you doing on the MAC forums anyway!? Are you a special, super secret moderator for macaholic posts?
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