Trust me... I laugh at myself when someone(TR/TS) puts things so clearly. Just reading those posts made me feel like such a "17 yr old wanna-be D-boy" for having that gun.. I got a good laugh at myself too.
I earned the bashing on this thread, I admit it. I still like the little SS mini-14.. its a fun little hunting wild hogs on foot/plinking at targets type gun.
Joe, I would NEVER hold a grudge... I just get even.