Brad Simpson,...HK Luger Follow-Up...?

bradsimpson · 07-18-2002, 12:39 PM

Edward,
It seems many of the things I have written have taken on a life of their own. Let me clarify a few things:

I read many posts on this forum before I posted anything myself. The Navy toggle issue had already been discussed, and certain members had already stated the right answer before I added new info to that thread. I was just trying to offer what I knew about the issue, to try to support those members who had come to the correct conclusion.

Another thread was already titled Faked/Boosted before I posted, but now I feel like I started the whole issue.

The gun in question was already being doubted by the members on the forum, and I shared their concern. But there seem to be members who don't believe that boosted guns exist. There also seem to be members who believe certain guns are right because "experts" say so.

I simply pointed to an example of boosting that anyone can look at and decide for themselves. I have never stated who is responsible, nor do I even claim to know myself. I humorously pointed to the fact that the Krieghoff in the book and the .45 Carbine being debated were offered by the same person as a means of demonstrating that "experts" are not always a measure of what is right.

I believe this was a responsible way to state my argument. And I stand by what I've written (not what others have read into it.)

07-18-2002, 12:39 PM	#20
bradsimpson User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Galesburg, IL Posts: 135 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 9 Posts	Edward, It seems many of the things I have written have taken on a life of their own. Let me clarify a few things: I read many posts on this forum before I posted anything myself. The Navy toggle issue had already been discussed, and certain members had already stated the right answer before I added new info to that thread. I was just trying to offer what I knew about the issue, to try to support those members who had come to the correct conclusion. Another thread was already titled Faked/Boosted before I posted, but now I feel like I started the whole issue. The gun in question was already being doubted by the members on the forum, and I shared their concern. But there seem to be members who don't believe that boosted guns exist. There also seem to be members who believe certain guns are right because "experts" say so. I simply pointed to an example of boosting that anyone can look at and decide for themselves. I have never stated who is responsible, nor do I even claim to know myself. I humorously pointed to the fact that the Krieghoff in the book and the .45 Carbine being debated were offered by the same person as a means of demonstrating that "experts" are not always a measure of what is right. I believe this was a responsible way to state my argument. And I stand by what I've written (not what others have read into it.)