JeeperCreeper
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So I just watched the most recent "Gun Gripes" video with IraqVeteran8888 and John Lovell/WarriorPoetSociety. I really must say this is one of the first times I've disagreed and become slightly annoyed with either of the presenters opinions.
Normally I don't get bothered by opinions of youtube personalities and I honestly do love IV8888 and WPS videos, and they will continue to be some of my favorites. But I must say I really disagree with them on this one... not necessarily what they are saying, but the degree to which they are saying it.
Now, I don't wanna get into a whole debate about "expert's opinions" and "appeal to authority" and "youtube is trash" arguments, but I really wanna get into what they are saying.
The consensus of the video is (my translation): I'm sick of people complaining about guns not fitting their hands. If you're a normal person, a gun should fit your hand. If it doesn't, train to have the gun fit your hand. It's because you're holding it wrong. But maybe not. I dunno, just stop saying that some guns are more comfortable than others.
I truly think this is a low-key defence piece on why you should learn to like Glock.
My take:
-Most people don't train with firearms for a living, finding a comfortable gun is important for the average Joe and Jill
-All things being equal, pick the more comfortable gun
-There are plenty of good guns out there, pick the comfortable one
-No two hands are the same no matter how similar they are
-Training can overcome a lot of things, but training is easier when you start with a nice platform that is COMFORTABLE
In the end, I do agree that people do make excuses and complain (just like I'm doing), but I think they are downplaying ergonomics and preference to an extreme. It annoyed me. I had to say something.
Normally I don't get bothered by opinions of youtube personalities and I honestly do love IV8888 and WPS videos, and they will continue to be some of my favorites. But I must say I really disagree with them on this one... not necessarily what they are saying, but the degree to which they are saying it.
Now, I don't wanna get into a whole debate about "expert's opinions" and "appeal to authority" and "youtube is trash" arguments, but I really wanna get into what they are saying.
The consensus of the video is (my translation): I'm sick of people complaining about guns not fitting their hands. If you're a normal person, a gun should fit your hand. If it doesn't, train to have the gun fit your hand. It's because you're holding it wrong. But maybe not. I dunno, just stop saying that some guns are more comfortable than others.
I truly think this is a low-key defence piece on why you should learn to like Glock.
My take:
-Most people don't train with firearms for a living, finding a comfortable gun is important for the average Joe and Jill
-All things being equal, pick the more comfortable gun
-There are plenty of good guns out there, pick the comfortable one
-No two hands are the same no matter how similar they are
-Training can overcome a lot of things, but training is easier when you start with a nice platform that is COMFORTABLE
In the end, I do agree that people do make excuses and complain (just like I'm doing), but I think they are downplaying ergonomics and preference to an extreme. It annoyed me. I had to say something.
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