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Old 03-28-2010, 15:26   #15
The Reaper
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Originally Posted by bkb0000 View Post
if the words i post don't qualify themselves, i won't post them. you'll never see me post something that would require a resume to validate- and if you do, please call me out. having said that, respectfully, do you disagree with my assessment of the value of the redimag?

i agree 100% that a lot of guys are putting things on their guns that are not only of limited value, but end up detracting from function. and i would fully agree that the redimag itself can fit into that category. my point is only that it shouldnt be passed off as worthless. it's not, to those who use them effectively.
I have already stated my position on the Redi-Mag. For tactical use by a soldier, and given the alternatives, IMHO, it is worthless. Based on my limited experience, a belt or vest carry is preferable.

If I wanted to know how to build a 1/2 minute rifle, I would ask a gunsmith.

I would not ask him if I should use a Redi-Mag or a vertical foregrip.

Your profile and intro say nothing about the units you have served in that would tend to validate your opinion. If your professional thing is tricking out carbines for someone, you need to qualify your comments with a validation of who is using your gear or what you have done that makes your opinion about the gear of value to a soldier. Otherwise, it disappears into the background noise of personal opinions by non-combatants, which innundate so many other websites.

Your opinion is as valuable as your experience makes it.

Who do you know who is using a Redi-Mag that makes it a validated option for a soldier?

TR
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