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Purple Mountain Outdoors
03-11-2014, 07:26 PM
I'm opening a discussion on this topic:

http://youtu.be/TCAlAas6_gA


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WMac19
03-11-2014, 07:51 PM
Lol... never heard the Star Wars reference. I like to keep my gear looking good but I don't sweat scuffs and blemishes that would occur naturally over time.
Ascham1
03-11-2014, 08:11 PM
I like to it new looking might be some sign of a sick mind.
mr surveyor
03-11-2014, 08:16 PM
I work outdoors .... I carry .... I don't have time to be anal about honest "wear"
Purple Mountain Outdoors
03-11-2014, 08:18 PM
I work outdoors .... I carry .... I don't have time to be anal about honest "wear"


I love "honest" wear.


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Purple Mountain Outdoors
03-11-2014, 08:19 PM
Lol... never heard the Star Wars reference. I like to keep my gear looking good but I don't sweat scuffs and blemishes that would occur naturally over time.


Oh heck yeah man. Boba fett likes his quality gear, and he is not afraid to use it!


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leftysixty
03-11-2014, 08:32 PM
At least 1/2 of my gear, including firearms, is used.

As long as my stuff is sturdy and functional I don't much care if it shows use.:D
muggsy
03-11-2014, 09:36 PM
The only thing that I have that shows a lot of hard use and wear is me. Been rode hard and put away wet many times.
AIRret
03-11-2014, 09:45 PM
My guns are clean and in great working order.

Honest wear is fine!!
b4uqzme
03-11-2014, 09:56 PM
Interesting video and I like your concept of "honest" wear. I can't imagine taking sandpaper to my gear. I keep things pretty new myself. Just my preference.

Thanks for the vid.
Baklash
03-12-2014, 09:43 PM
I've seen kids purposely scuff up and dirty their football helmets and uniforms to make it look like they have been in the fray of things when they actually sit on the bench.
I like my gear to look good and would never think of sanding or scuffing anything. If I see much wear I immediately think possibly abused. Of course, I do like distressed furniture so it won't be so obvious when I drop a mag on it.
AJBert
03-12-2014, 10:16 PM
I've always put function before form. Battle scars are earned, not created in my book.


Never heard of this Bobo character, but if you want to see "honest wear" you should see my 2000 Blazer. Mechanically sound and enhanced but plenty of redneck pinstripes down both sides. Maybe a dent or two here and there but zero rust and completely functional.
itsthelaw
03-13-2014, 07:45 AM
"Honest" wear is very cool...especially when the tool has been cared for over time.
berettabone
03-13-2014, 10:53 AM
Is this the same guy with the cat?.................................
getsome
03-13-2014, 11:13 AM
I remember when I was a younger newbie apprentice grunt construction worker and having a new tool belt and all new tools and the older guys making fun of me and my new toys....It took a while but the new got worked off them honestly and they quit kidding me and only cared how much I could get done in a day....I'm ashamed to admit I kidded the new guys too but it's just part of the deal...Honest wear and tear on any tool even a gun is ok as long as it's well cared for and can do the job....
Purple Mountain Outdoors
03-13-2014, 02:44 PM
Is this the same guy with the cat?.................................


Cat, among other beasts :)


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TheTman
03-13-2014, 02:51 PM
I like to keep my firearms as nice looking as I can. With as few marks on them as possible. A little holster wear is acceptable, but other than that, I like them clean and looking LNIB. I consider my firearms as a major investment, and treat them as such.
I want to be able to sell them for top dollar should the need arise.
I'm no bounty hunter, or anything, so why would I want my gear to be all scuffed up?


Now I don't mind some wear on my guitars, in fact you can pay extra for "road worn" guitars, brand new ones, that have been made to look like they are 20-30 years old, with paint "worn off" in spots. My old Gibson SB-3 Bass (SG style body, short scale) is very rough looking, but still plays and sounds like new. I did have to replace the bridge, but everything else is as it came from the factory.
getsome
03-13-2014, 03:06 PM
If you ever see a video of Stevie Ray Vaughan check out some of his guitars, they look like he used them for a weapon and you expect them to start screaming for mercy or something....His Stratocaster had wear spots making wear spots from his aggressive style of play....That guy could make a guitar do things very few others ever could....Shame he died so young....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KnNg_8sF_o