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Oh I wonder???

ginmasterginmaster Member Posts: 2,669 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited December 2005 in General Discussion
To Wood or not to Wood? Just received my G3 wood set from RTG. I was pumped up for the wood look but now that it here and on I'm kind of torn. What do you guy's think?

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I kind of like the two tone with the parkerizing on the flash suppressor, magazine, forearm ends and the stock.

Stay Alert! Stay Alive. Good luck out there.

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    WarbirdsWarbirds Member Posts: 16,846 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I like the wood, particularly if you already have one in evil black.

    R/

    Dave
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    ginmasterginmaster Member Posts: 2,669 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Dave W.
    I like the wood, particularly if you already have one in evil black.

    R/

    Dave
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    Yes, that was my thinking. I have a MAK90 dressed in Black with more than enough gadgets.

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    MN HunterMN Hunter Member Posts: 2,299 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    if you decide you dont like it, i would be more than glad to give it a good home [:D][:D][:D]

    looks nice.
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    FrogdogFrogdog Member Posts: 2,796 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I almost always would choose wood over synthetic stocks. In this case, however, the synthetic seems to give it more of a "professional" look.

    It's really too close to call definitively though. I think the only logical thing to do is for you to get another G3 and have one each way. [:D]
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    ginmasterginmaster Member Posts: 2,669 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Wood it is. I Just need a little nudge. Thanks DaveW.[8D]

    Stay Alert! Stay Alive. Good luck out there.

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    WarbirdsWarbirds Member Posts: 16,846 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    And I think I recently read somewhere that guns with wood anywhere on them are 75% less likely to murder children than the evil black ones. So the logical conclusion is that if you keep the wood on the gun, it will be safer for everyone.

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    ginmasterginmaster Member Posts: 2,669 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by DBV
    I almost always would choose wood over synthetic stocks. In this case, however, the synthetic seems to give it more of a "professional" look.

    It's really too close to call definitively though. I think the only logical thing to do is for you to get another G3 and have one each way. [:D]


    Hmmm, that isn't going to make it under the radar. If ya know what I mean. Her radar has gotten better with time.[:D]

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    Horse Plains DrifterHorse Plains Drifter Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 39,421 ***** Forums Admin
    edited November -1
    Wood for me. I took the fiberglass? stock off my brand new M1A and bought a wood stock for it. Looks lots better.

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    tneff1969tneff1969 Member Posts: 6,682 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I like the wood personally , adds a nice nastalgic look to it.
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    DBAR15DBAR15 Member Posts: 33 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hey Bro.,

    I like the Wood. It doesn't look like what everyone else has. Plus those people that we meet up with at the range won't fear us so much. At least not you.... They always look at me and my black guns a little different.

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    Jimmy BossJimmy Boss Member Posts: 1,857 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    [xx(][xx(] Wood =YUK! Go back to the black. I'm going against the grain here(pun intended) Wood is made for hunting and safe queens. But thats just my opinion.

    JBoss...If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you are reading it in English, thank a soldier!!!!!!!


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    ginmasterginmaster Member Posts: 2,669 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Jimmy Boss
    [xx(][xx(] Wood =YUK! Go back to the black. I'm going against the grain here(pun intended) Wood is made for hunting and safe queens. But thats just my opinion.

    JBoss...If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you are reading it in English, thank a soldier!!!!!!!


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    Now it's cinched. I've got someone who has voiced their opinion strongly. Now I have to stand up and say "Wood is here to stay". Now I have to figure a way to gunkote the end caps and stock cap without burning the wood during the curing process.


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    p3skykingp3skyking Member Posts: 25,750 ✭
    edited November -1
    My Feng Shui advisor always recommends wood whenever possible.
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    The plastic has no soul.


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    jimkanejimkane Member Posts: 1,534 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    since wood is so "classy" looking and according to Dave 75 % less likely to kill kids where can I get a wood stock and grips for my AR-15? [:D]

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    Grunt2Grunt2 Member Posts: 2,525 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    That's some good looking wood.....I would stay with it..

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    gbeggrowgbeggrow Member Posts: 5,499
    edited November -1
    Dang that's perddy. Keep the wood for sure![;)]

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    kimberkidkimberkid Member Posts: 8,857 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Geeez ... its not like you have to choose!

    Keep'em both [:D]

    Then you have a nice set of furniture to dress some other poor neglected rifle with ...
    ... if one comes along and the price is right need is there [}:)]
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    gun_runnergun_runner Member Posts: 8,999
    edited November -1
    I kinda like the wood because it looks like it should for lack of a better phrase. The black looks cool to but it is unnatural.

    Larry

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    He DogHe Dog Member Posts: 50,964 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I don't even know what in the world you are talking about, but being a negotiator, I would suggest you compromise and go to a wood laminate stock.
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    PinheadPinhead Member Posts: 1,485 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Wood always looks better. I am prejudiced and I don't care who know it--so there.
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    DancesWithSheepDancesWithSheep Member Posts: 12,938 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by ginmaster
    To Wood or not to Wood?
    At my age, it's rarely a choice.
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    agman1999agman1999 Member Posts: 981 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Jimkane, I came across someone making a full set of AR furniture in the original M-16 pattern. Can't seem to find it again. It did look odd at first, but I could see how it would grow on a guy.
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    ginmasterginmaster Member Posts: 2,669 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by DancesWithSheep
    quote:Originally posted by ginmaster
    To Wood or not to Wood?
    At my age, it's rarely a choice.


    That's more information than I needed.[8D]

    Viagra will help[8D]

    Stay Alert! Stay Alive. Good luck out there.

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    BlueTicBlueTic Member Posts: 4,072
    edited November -1
    I like the wood!!!!! Better yet send it to me and I'll do some extensive testing with both sets and then I can give you an informed opinion[:D][:D][:D]

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