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Posted: 1/19/2015 2:38:01 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: This 40% discount deal is a cynical ploy to make a subgroup of people feel "special" and appreciated. So they are selling a product that is 300% overpriced, at a 40% discount. How is that a good deal? Trijicon always gave/gives a cynical 25% discount to all veterans. Because their souls are as dark as the tritium in the old ass ACOGs sold in the Amazon sales. |
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Posted: 1/19/2015 2:38:23 PM EST
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Entitled got nothing to do with it. They can give the discount to everyone, or no one. I honestly don't gaf. Did you somehow miss the Amazon Christmas thread? They were handing out 90% discounts like candy. Can you guess why??? Concentrate, bear down, and THINK. This 40% discount deal is a cynical ploy to make a subgroup of people feel "special" and appreciated. So they are selling a product that is 300% overpriced, at a 40% discount. How is that a good deal? I am amazed how common sense eludes people. I don't think you're nearly as smart as you think you are... |
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Posted: 1/19/2015 2:38:36 PM EST
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I could see where an entitled person might be rubbed the wrong way by this. I think it's bullshit, but I can see it. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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He is. I'll admit, the parameters of "the deal" kinda rubbed me the wrong way a bit. I'm not gonna swear off Trijicon over it or anything, and I'm pretty sure when I'm in the market for another optic I'll give 'em a look again as I love the ones I have. But still, I have to admit it does, as I said, kinda rub me the wrong way a bit. Nothing wrong with saying so. I could see where an entitled person might be rubbed the wrong way by this. I think it's bullshit, but I can see it. I don't feel "entitled". |
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Posted: 1/19/2015 2:39:56 PM EST
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I don't feel "entitled". Quote HistoryQuoted:
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He is. I'll admit, the parameters of "the deal" kinda rubbed me the wrong way a bit. I'm not gonna swear off Trijicon over it or anything, and I'm pretty sure when I'm in the market for another optic I'll give 'em a look again as I love the ones I have. But still, I have to admit it does, as I said, kinda rub me the wrong way a bit. Nothing wrong with saying so. I could see where an entitled person might be rubbed the wrong way by this. I think it's bullshit, but I can see it. I don't feel "entitled". Sure sounds like it to me. Otherwise the deal wouldn't "rub you the wrong way." Just my observation though... |
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Posted: 1/19/2015 2:42:49 PM EST
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Thanks for supporting our nation's veterans - even the very selfish ones! |
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Posted: 1/19/2015 2:43:34 PM EST
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Sure sounds like it to me. Otherwise the deal wouldn't "rub you the wrong way." Just my observation though... Quote HistoryQuoted:
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He is. I'll admit, the parameters of "the deal" kinda rubbed me the wrong way a bit. I'm not gonna swear off Trijicon over it or anything, and I'm pretty sure when I'm in the market for another optic I'll give 'em a look again as I love the ones I have. But still, I have to admit it does, as I said, kinda rub me the wrong way a bit. Nothing wrong with saying so. I could see where an entitled person might be rubbed the wrong way by this. I think it's bullshit, but I can see it. I don't feel "entitled". Sure sounds like it to me. Otherwise the deal wouldn't "rub you the wrong way." Just my observation though... You mist have missed everything else I wrote? I'm not saying "Fuck Trijicon", and have no issues buying from them now or in the future. I'm also not gonna lose any sleep over it, because it rubbed me the wrong way "a bit" <== indicates a tiny small amount. I don't live or die by .mil discounts (except my USAA car insurance). |
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Posted: 1/19/2015 2:47:15 PM EST
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All you need is the VA Medical card if you didn't make 20 
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This thread reminds of when I see fat old guys whine at home depot because they cant get the 10% discount without a current or retired ID card. "Ah served in the Navy for 3 years in 1995, give me mah damn 10% on this $18 purchase!!!1!" All you need is the VA Medical card if you didn't make 20
Yup, You get 10% at Lowes also. I guess if we served before 2001, we don't deserve that ! 
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Posted: 1/19/2015 2:47:47 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Thanks for supporting our nation's veterans - even the very selfish ones! Nobody rides for free. |
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Posted: 1/19/2015 2:57:41 PM EST
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I saw this thread title earlier and figured it would be run away ass hurt soon enough.
You should see the prices that Leupold offers to .mil and leo. GD, home of a bunch of people who love free enterprise until someone else's free choice upsets them. |
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Posted: 1/19/2015 2:58:04 PM EST
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Nice! May grab an acog now
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Posted: 1/19/2015 2:58:57 PM EST
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I have a feeling they will get some money from me.
I appreciate they are doing this. FWIW, I wouldn't find it insulting if they only did it for Vietnam era veterans, or only for Cold War era guys either. |
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Posted: 1/19/2015 3:03:51 PM EST
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GD, home of a bunch of people who love free enterprise until someone else's free choice upsets them. GD only loves freedom when it conveniences them. And I'm willing to bet 40% off of MSRP is around street price. |
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Posted: 1/19/2015 3:07:03 PM EST
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GD only loves freedom when it conveniences them. And I'm willing to bet 40% off of MSRP is around street price. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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GD, home of a bunch of people who love free enterprise until someone else's free choice upsets them. GD only loves freedom when it conveniences them. And I'm willing to bet 40% off of MSRP is around street price. It seems like it for the ACOGs. Atleast pretty close to when places put them on sale. The RMRs seem to be a good deal. |
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Posted: 1/19/2015 3:09:05 PM EST
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Fuck Trijicon. They can choke on a bag-o-dicks. |
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Posted: 1/19/2015 3:11:14 PM EST
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In for the butthurt. I love Trijicon!
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Posted: 1/19/2015 3:13:42 PM EST
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Perhaps, could the discount have something to do with recognition and appreciation of the fact that GWOT veterans are the people who used this optic in combat for the last 14 years, rather than a slight against previous generations of veterans?
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Posted: 1/19/2015 3:17:41 PM EST
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I love the butthurt in this thread. Its tasty.
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Posted: 1/19/2015 3:17:56 PM EST
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In for RA's gifs.
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Posted: 1/19/2015 3:19:54 PM EST
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This 40% discount deal is a cynical ploy to make a subgroup of people feel "special" and appreciated. So they are selling a product that is 300% overpriced, at a 40% discount. How is that a good deal? Quote HistoryQuoted:
This 40% discount deal is a cynical ploy to make a subgroup of people feel "special" and appreciated. So they are selling a product that is 300% overpriced, at a 40% discount. How is that a good deal? It's actually a marketing ploy to get their product into a target demographic. Somehow "internet basement dweller" didn't meet Trijicon's criteria for a market share. With that said i'm headed to IHOP to get in the manager's face about not giving me senior pricing. Quoted:
All you need is the VA Medical card if you didn't make 20
That is essentially a retired ID. |
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Posted: 1/19/2015 3:23:44 PM EST
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LOL. I might have to RMR a Glock. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Already done. I ordered some HD's off this promo like a month ago too. 
I wonder how much GD would choke if they found out ive been buying scopes from Leupold for years at 40% off? Got 3 already. 
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Posted: 1/19/2015 3:24:54 PM EST
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welp. I'm biting.
My ACOG served me incredibly well in the desert. $400 off is too good to pass up do they still come with that cryptic Bible reference that looks like a serial number? |
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Posted: 1/19/2015 3:28:11 PM EST
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GD, home of a bunch of people who love free enterprise until someone else's free choice upsets them. I love the cries for socialist fairness regarding a capitalist marketing strategy. |
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Posted: 1/19/2015 3:29:13 PM EST
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Awesome, thank you OP. |
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Posted: 1/19/2015 3:30:04 PM EST
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According to work, that link is not a safe site for me to visit. Yucky stuff there.
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Posted: 1/19/2015 3:31:04 PM EST
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According to work, that link is not a safe site for me to visit. Yucky stuff there. probably naked chicks. |
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Posted: 1/19/2015 3:34:18 PM EST
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According to work, that link is not a safe site for me to visit. Yucky stuff there. Yucky guns and what not. |
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Posted: 1/19/2015 3:36:29 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Fuck Trijicon. They can choke on a bag-o-dicks.  |
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Posted: 1/19/2015 3:37:00 PM EST
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I might have to pick up an ACOG. I guess I'm just a selfish asshole.
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Posted: 1/19/2015 3:58:32 PM EST
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This... Fuck you Trijicon from this old vet. 
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Fuck Trijicon. They can choke on a bag-o-dicks. Fuck you Trijicon from this old vet.
Lol. You can't even afford a team membership. How in the hell are you going to afford Trijicon? 
I guess I am lucky, I served before and after 9/11. |
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Posted: 1/19/2015 4:03:33 PM EST
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I found this a little bit offensive as well. Trijicon can do whatever they want and I am not feeling entitled to anything. A pre 9/11 veteran wrote the same blank check to the government that the post 9/11 veteran did.
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Posted: 1/19/2015 4:07:20 PM EST
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Did you voluntarily raise your right hand during a time of war(s)? That's probably the biggest difference between GWOT-era vets and most others. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Thanks for nothing Trijicon, no love for the old veterans.. Yeah that's pretty crappy of them - no matter their reasons for doing so, it definitely comes off as an insult to anyone that was in before that. That is quite shitty. Did you voluntarily raise your right hand during a time of war(s)? That's probably the biggest difference between GWOT-era vets and most others. LOL that is retarded, army? |
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Posted: 1/19/2015 4:08:57 PM EST
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Seems shitty to the guys who served back in the day. That being said, I fully intend to use this promotion.
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Posted: 1/19/2015 4:09:07 PM EST
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Lol. You can't even afford a team membership. How in the hell are you going to afford Trijicon?
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Fuck Trijicon. They can choke on a bag-o-dicks. Fuck you Trijicon from this old vet.
Lol. You can't even afford a team membership. How in the hell are you going to afford Trijicon?
I guess I am lucky, I served before and after 9/11.  Just because you don't pay for a team membership, doesn't mean you can't afford it. I let mine lapse. Never really got anything useful out of it other than donating to the site. BOD was huge let down and I gagged when I discovered the "i like my girls thick" thread
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Posted: 1/19/2015 4:09:22 PM EST
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I guess I am lucky, I served before and after 9/11. So you didn't "raise your right hand during a time of war". Because according to some folks here, that makes you different. 
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Posted: 1/19/2015 4:10:29 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: LOL that is retarded, army? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Thanks for nothing Trijicon, no love for the old veterans.. Yeah that's pretty crappy of them - no matter their reasons for doing so, it definitely comes off as an insult to anyone that was in before that. That is quite shitty. Did you voluntarily raise your right hand during a time of war(s)? That's probably the biggest difference between GWOT-era vets and most others. LOL that is retarded, army? Can you tell us a story about how basic was harder back when you went through?  |
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Posted: 1/19/2015 4:10:56 PM EST
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I found this a little bit offensive as well. Trijicon can do whatever they want and I am not feeling entitled to anything. A pre 9/11 veteran wrote the same blank check to the government that the post 9/11 veteran did. Why offensive? |
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Posted: 1/19/2015 4:10:59 PM EST
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Don't hate because we kicked fundamentalist Islamic and secular Arab ass after 9/11.
Did you Korean War, 'Nam, Grenada, Panama vets do this? Nope.... Someone had to drink all that Green Beans coffee, eat Subway and Burger King, and enjoy lobster tail at the DFAC. Thankfully Trijicon is recognizing our sacrifice.
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Posted: 1/19/2015 4:12:02 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: So you didn't "raise your right hand during a time of war". Because according to some folks here, that makes you different. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I guess I am lucky, I served before and after 9/11. So you didn't "raise your right hand during a time of war". Because according to some folks here, that makes you different. I think so - I personally know individuals who were fine with being a professional Soldier, and then got out when it was time to do professional Soldier shit.
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Posted: 1/19/2015 4:12:06 PM EST
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Don't hate because we kicked fundamentalist Islamic and secular Arab ass after 9/11. Did you Korean War, 'Nam, Grenada, Panama vets do this? Nope.... Someone had to drink all that Green Beans coffee, eat Subway and Burger King, and enjoy lobster tail at the DFAC. Thankfully Trijicon is recognizing our sacrifice.
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Posted: 1/19/2015 4:12:13 PM EST
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< pre gwot combat vet not a remf. I already have 3 acogs. What seems poorly thought out to me is, that it seems to relegate my service as somewhat less than others. I don't need an acog, it's just that the whole premise seems, petty. Good for you guys who got the deal.
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Posted: 1/19/2015 4:12:40 PM EST
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40% off their price is about the same as regular retail Basically this... |
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Posted: 1/19/2015 4:14:16 PM EST
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Don't hate because we kicked fundamentalist Islamic and secular Arab ass after 9/11. Did you Korean War, 'Nam, Grenada, Panama vets do this? Nope.... Someone had to drink all that Green Beans coffee, eat Subway and Burger King, and enjoy lobster tail at the DFAC. Thankfully Trijicon is recognizing our sacrifice.
Pretty sure I was kicking ass in that AO when you were riding a tricycle..... |
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Posted: 1/19/2015 4:14:34 PM EST
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< pre gwot combat vet not a remf. I already have 3 acogs. What seems poorly thought out to me is, that it seems to relegate my service as somewhat less than others. I don't need an acog, it's just that the whole premise seems, petty. Good for you guys who got the deal. Pretty much this. |
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Posted: 1/19/2015 4:17:54 PM EST
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Pretty sure I was kicking ass in that AO when you were riding a tricycle..... Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Don't hate because we kicked fundamentalist Islamic and secular Arab ass after 9/11. Did you Korean War, 'Nam, Grenada, Panama vets do this? Nope.... Someone had to drink all that Green Beans coffee, eat Subway and Burger King, and enjoy lobster tail at the DFAC. Thankfully Trijicon is recognizing our sacrifice.
Pretty sure I was kicking ass in that AO when you were riding a tricycle..... LOL, don't be so sure about that. I'm older than you think. 
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Posted: 1/19/2015 4:23:12 PM EST
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I think so - I personally know individuals who were fine with being a professional Soldier, and then got out when it was time to do professional Soldier shit. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I guess I am lucky, I served before and after 9/11. So you didn't "raise your right hand during a time of war". Because according to some folks here, that makes you different. I think so - I personally know individuals who were fine with being a professional Soldier, and then got out when it was time to do professional Soldier shit. Folks joined all the time post 2001 with no guarantee of a deployment. It was all a matter of luck. Was there a higher chance of being deployed? Sure, because we were rotating big army units through a couple different war zones for 13+ years. Makes them no different from dudes that joined in 82 and stared at the Fulda Gap, or in 79 and jumped into Grenada, or in 88 and drove tanks into Kuwait and Iraq. |
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Posted: 1/19/2015 4:24:54 PM EST
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Thanks for nothing Trijicon, no love for the old veterans.. I was infantry in the 80's and a discount would be nice but I can see where they have to draw the line somewhere and folks who've served in wartime definitely deserve a thanks so it doesn't bother me. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 1/19/2015 4:26:18 PM EST
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Cool, looks like I'll be getting that TA31F I've wanted for like 12 years now
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Posted: 1/19/2015 4:26:26 PM EST
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< pre gwot combat vet not a remf. I already have 3 acogs. What seems poorly thought out to me is, that it seems to relegate my service as somewhat less than others. I don't need an acog, it's just that the whole premise seems, petty. Good for you guys who got the deal. Pretty much this. And people who never served whine because it categorizes their lack of service as lesser as well. Who cares? Its a promo marketing to a demographic, which just so happens to be modern veterans. Maybe Trijicons theory is that GWOT vets are more likely to still be serving...and as such pushing their products on the people who will be using them at work (and influencing them to be purchased for work). I dont get mad that I cant order from the seniors menu at denny's. |
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Posted: 1/19/2015 4:27:16 PM EST
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https://www.trijicon.com/na_en/products/product3.php?pid=TA33-8 is that a good choice? the reticle seems good for close up and out to a few hundred meters the TA33 is probably the best ACOG a guy can buy for his AR. The other models might have more magnification or the extra 200 meters shown on the BDC to take you out to 800, but in terms of speed, light weight, eye relief and cost, the TA33 has them beat. I've had mine since around 2006. They only offered one reticle color at the time, these days I would go for the TA33-GH which has a green horse shoe. |
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Posted: 1/19/2015 4:27:44 PM EST
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And people who never served whine because it categorizes their lack of service as lesser as well. Who cares? Its a promo marketing to a demographic, which just so happens to be modern veterans. Maybe Trijicons theory is that GWOT vets are more likely to still be serving...and as such pushing their products on the people who will be using them at work (and influencing them to be purchased for work). I dont get mad that I cant order from the seniors menu at denny's. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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< pre gwot combat vet not a remf. I already have 3 acogs. What seems poorly thought out to me is, that it seems to relegate my service as somewhat less than others. I don't need an acog, it's just that the whole premise seems, petty. Good for you guys who got the deal. Pretty much this. And people who never served whine because it categorizes their lack of service as lesser as well. Who cares? Its a promo marketing to a demographic, which just so happens to be modern veterans. Maybe Trijicons theory is that GWOT vets are more likely to still be serving...and as such pushing their products on the people who will be using them at work (and influencing them to be purchased for work). I dont get mad that I cant order from the seniors menu at denny's. I'm still mad I don't get the Larue employee discount... |
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