OT: The Art of the Deal

[mikeo80]

Originally Posted by raketenjagdpanzer

Aww, I spoke in jest. Although I wish I'd thought of the AR suggestion before the wife brought the new cat home last fall.

I wonder if I can still work that deal when my black lab dies...

Good luck with that, Raket. You have to make the deal with something the WIFE wants. You were the one who said "My black lab". Not picking on you, but I have survived 26 years married to Mrs. Mike. (Or, she has tolerated me for 26 years. take your pick! )

You learn when and where to fight battles. (PIck your ground VERY carefully!!!)

My $0.02

Mike

[raketenjagdpanzer]

Originally Posted by mikeo80

You learn when and where to fight battles. (PIck your ground VERY carefully!!!)

My $0.02

Mike

I've got something like an 80% casualty rate. I keep getting sucked into ambushes and spoiling attacks :P

[mikeo80]

Originally Posted by raketenjagdpanzer

I've got something like an 80% casualty rate. I keep getting sucked into ambushes and spoiling attacks :P

Ahhh, young grasshopper. You have not learned the two most IMPORTANT words that ANY man needs to learn during marriage.

"YES,DEAR" !!!!

My $0.02

Mike

[Tegyrius]

I wouldn't be too quick to write off the cat, Rae. After all, with proper selection and training, you can have a Tactical Cat:

• low-observable
• night/all-weather-capable
• self-cleaning
• self-sharpening

Unfortunately, Tactical Cats tend to overestimate their proficiency in other areas and then you have the damnedest time getting them out of the armory:



- C.

[waiting4something]

Congrats on the new carbine! I think Windam Weapons is just the old Bushmaster Firearms factory brought back online. Bushmaster used to be in Windam, Maine until a few years ago. Now they are in New York and under Remington. When they were in Windam, Maine I was always pleased with the customer service.

[B.T.]

@ Rae:
Well done!

@ Tegyrius:
LOL - A tactical cat - who would not want one?

[Adm.Lee]

My parents had a standing agreement: if he got a new brass locomotive for his model railroad, she got a new coat (or other item of clothing worth a lot of $$$).

[Raellus]

Originally Posted by waiting4something

Congrats on the new carbine! I think Windam Weapons is just the old Bushmaster Firearms factory brought back online. Bushmaster used to be in Windam, Maine until a few years ago. Now they are in New York and under Remington. When they were in Windam, Maine I was always pleased with the customer service.

WW was started by the old Bushmaster owner and a good chunk of the production crew that was bought out/laid off when Remington acquired the company. Apparently, the new Bushmaster has presided over a significant drop-off in QC, as they appear to favor quantity over quality. WW is supposedly going back to its roots, producing fewer rifles (than Remington) and increasing overall quality. I haven't had a chance to fire it yet, but my WW AR looks and feels very well-made. The fit and finish are quite nice. Considering what I paid for it, I think I got a very good deal. Unfortunately, I'm going to need to spend some more to get some decent sights for it. It amazes me how expensive standard irons are, and "premium" optics are almost as expensive as the weapon itself!

[weswood]

every time I read this thread I'm reminded of the old joke- I got a new rifle for my wife. What a great trade!

[Tegyrius]

Originally Posted by Raellus

Unfortunately, I'm going to need to spend some more to get some decent sights for it. It amazes me how expensive standard irons are, and "premium" optics are almost as expensive as the weapon itself!

Magpul MBUS and Aimpoint PRO for the win.

- C.