Has fanboy behavior ever turned you off a gun or accessory?
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Yep - pushed both ARs and Glocks WAY DOWN on my list. Too bad, as I've really taken a liking to Glocks of late, and I bought a couple AR-based weapons in the last year. I have managed to avoid hanging accessories on them - but I did load uo a Hi Point .45 carbine, just to give 'em heartburn....
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1911's, glocks, AK's, AR's
Don357
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Absolutely! Not because the items are bad, but generally the people associated with these items and their attitude is what turns me off. This is true not only with guns, but with guitars, and for God's sake, athletic shoes, and car rims.
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Well said!Well at almost 60 years of age(next birthday April 13th) and over 40 years of shooting,collecting and even being a licensed dealer I think the immature and short sighted part has been ruled out. I got my first AR 20 years ago simply because I wanted one. Never did find out what the big deal was. Have no desire for a 1911 preferring d/a semi-auto handguns. I believe everyone should get what they like for whatever reason they like but I also believe fan boys should acknowledge that their choice isn't everyone's choice and that those who don't share their choice aren't some kind of immature,short sighted neophyte who just doesn't know any better.
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Well said, sir!
justice06rr
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Its usually the fanboy/s that have turned me off, not the product itself. Which is one reason why I don't watch any vids by a vblogger that rhymes with "fancy"
Whether a product is made in Austria, Brazil, or USA, there are good and bad manufacturers out there. I don't discriminate based on hearsay or where their from. Only after my own personal experience do I lay judgement on a certain product.
Whether a product is made in Austria, Brazil, or USA, there are good and bad manufacturers out there. I don't discriminate based on hearsay or where their from. Only after my own personal experience do I lay judgement on a certain product.
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No. I buy stuff based on their merit, and how they fit my situation(s), whatever that may be. Don't care about fanboys. Give you a couple of examples. Magpul makes many good stuff. But, the BAD lever and the AFG are just ridiculous, to me.
Shadow 7D
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I actually like AR's, it's just the fanboys and the associated 'stuff' that encourage me to find other things to spend my money on.
O, well I guess not, beings I never heard of it, I don`t follow the norm or care what the norm does, or pay any attention to all the hoopla..........So to answer the OP`s question, NO !
I have not and will never own a gLoCk for precisely that reason. Idiot buys his first gun (gLoCk) and suddenly he is an expert and no other pistol compares to his wonderful treasure and he can't stay off every forum known to man shouting his pleasure and denigrating everything that wasn't spawned from the loins of Gaston.
The idiots on ar15.com are pretty bad too, but I like the platform and own one of those, despite the bad behavior over there. A little moderation over there would go a very long way toward cleaning thugs up, but in some cases the mods are part of the problem I think.
The idiots on ar15.com are pretty bad too, but I like the platform and own one of those, despite the bad behavior over there. A little moderation over there would go a very long way toward cleaning thugs up, but in some cases the mods are part of the problem I think.
One of a few reasons I said. Lowest reason on the list, in fact, but a reason nonetheless.
Sorry your panties got bunched, bud. But what's funny to me is that if I mentioned any other gun, you probably wouldn't have said a word. Thanks for reinforcing one of the reasons behind my decision.
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I really couldn't care less what someone has to say good or bad about any particular firearm or accessory. I buy what I like and enjoy what I have.
All designs have their pluses and minuses, and for every toy there is a fan boy.
I am old enough that I have pretty fixed ideas of what operating systems and calibers I like. I earned this education through shooting, the older I get the less I am swayed by the herd instinct or group think.
7thCavScout
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That makes two of us.
Sheepdog1968
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Not just guns, but in general yes this has happened on many occassions. On other occassions I was on the cutting edge of a trend (but didn't know it at the time). Also, as I get older, I tend to find less new things interesting. I like to think it's because I really like what I have and don't need the marketing folks to try and make me feel like I need the latest me too product.
Kyle M.
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Thats because if you've ever had a problem with a ruger it was obviously operator error.
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You don't get it. Brand name is totally irrelevant.
I'm astounded so many people are saying that fanboy-ism keeps them away from ANY brand. They are more concerned about what others think than what the true merits of a given gun/item are.
It's funny but sad at the same time.
mdauben
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No.
Why should I let a product's populatity, or lack of, influence my decision?
I would. Then I would turn around and sell the stupid thing to help pay for something I actually wanted.
Way back in post #25 holdencm9 gave a pretty good description about what annoys me about fanboys. I have also seen times on a brand specific forum that I frequent that one member would doubt anyone that said they had a problem & act as if they were lying. Why anyone would lie about having a problem with a pistol is beyond me. I guess some people just really feel like their choices should be immune from any and all criticism. Fan boy comments do not effect how I spend my money one way or the other because I tend to ignore them & try to find the real data I am looking for. I have to keep the filter turned on.
If I see a lot of posts about problems with a particular brand or model I do pay attention however.
If I see a lot of posts about problems with a particular brand or model I do pay attention however.
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Shaggy, always take free guns! Always!
(Well, unless they're hot.)RT
bikerdoc
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This!
What I like and what works for me, is all that counts.
Personally, I buy what I think is going to be a quality product. It doesn't matter if everyone bashes it or if everyone thinks it's the greatest thing since hot dog toasters (which, as a bachelor, I can tell you its not)...if I like the product, I'll get it.
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