Kennedy 0 #1 November 21, 2004 That's right, Glock announced that they now have their first official celebrity spokesperson: Gunnery Sergeant R. Lee Ermey, USMC Ret. (if you don't know, he's the guy that scared you in Full Metal Jacket) I'm still waiting for a "free" one before buying my own. witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrunkMonkey 0 #2 November 21, 2004 Minor piece of trivia: Ermey was medically retired from the USMC as a Staff Sergeant. He was only recently given an honorary promotion to GySgt (his FMJ character's rank) after a lifetime of support to various pro-USMC organizations. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peacefuljeffrey 0 #3 November 21, 2004 QuoteMinor piece of trivia: Ermey was medically retired from the USMC as a Staff Sergeant. He was only recently given an honorary promotion to GySgt (his FMJ character's rank) after a lifetime of support to various pro-USMC organizations. Quibble quibble quibble. No wonder you gun people are always feeling like you have to be armed -- you're always antagonizing each other! Hmmm... I love Glock -- it's my carry gun -- but I am not sure yet about the direction of Glock if they are going to do stuff like having a spokesman. Often that signifies a decrease in product quality in favor of funnelling more money to advertising b.s. I hope that doesn't come to be the case here. I wouldn't mind Glock increasing the diversity of its product line, though. Just think of what those engineers could come up with in the way of pocket folding knives! I don't mean like how HK contracted someone to make knives with their logo. I'm talking about Glock competing with, say, Benchmade and Spyderco! And I've always wanted to see Glock make stuff like the Delta Dart, the CIA Letter Opener, and the Kubotan! I would love a Glock polymer kubotan! But then, you'd have to be some sort of weirdo not to! -Jeffrey-Jeffrey "With tha thoughts of a militant mind... Hard line, hard line after hard line!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #4 November 21, 2004 QuoteJust think of what those engineers could come up with in the way of pocket folding knives! Interesting. They've already got their "field" knives, I wonder they haven't made an entrance into the market of folding knives. That said, I'm not sure that I'd want them diverting resources away from their core business, would you? - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,118 #5 November 21, 2004 QuoteThat's right, Glock announced that they now have their first official celebrity spokesperson: Gunnery Sergeant R. Lee Ermey, USMC Ret. (if you don't know, he's the guy that scared you in Full Metal Jacket) I'm still waiting for a "free" one before buying my own. Funny, I know two active duty gunnies (and was with them just yesterday), neither of whom own a Glock.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #6 November 21, 2004 QuoteQuoteThat's right, Glock announced that they now have their first official celebrity spokesperson: Gunnery Sergeant R. Lee Ermey, USMC Ret. Funny, I know two active duty gunnies (and was with them just yesterday), neither of whom own a Glock. Are you operating under the impression that just because someone endorses a product, that everyone else like him should be required to own that product too? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,118 #7 November 21, 2004 QuoteQuoteQuoteThat's right, Glock announced that they now have their first official celebrity spokesperson: Gunnery Sergeant R. Lee Ermey, USMC Ret. Funny, I know two active duty gunnies (and was with them just yesterday), neither of whom own a Glock. Are you operating under the impression that just because someone endorses a product, that everyone else like him should be required to own that product too? No, I'm responding to the title of this thread.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy 0 #8 November 21, 2004 QuoteI would love a Glock polymer kubotan! But then, you'd have to be some sort of weirdo not to! Stop hiding your personal attacks on non-kubotan fanatics. I never understood what kind of advantage a kubotan is supposed to provide. It seems like it is either to big or two small, and just the wrong shape to do any real good. Honestly, what good isan inch and a half of polymer or resin going to do sticking out the top or bottom of my hand. There are much more useful things to smack somebody with.witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy 0 #9 November 21, 2004 When respondng to the title, it can be enlightening to read the entire post, as well. The title refers to one specific, famous, gunnery sergeant. What do your two friends (of whatever branch) have to do with Ermey? He endorses the product. How does ownership, or lackthereof, by two NCOs affect this conversation? The title reads "The Gunny," not "A Gunny," or "Any Gunny."witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,118 #10 November 21, 2004 QuoteWhen respondng to the title, it can be enlightening to read the entire post, as well. The title refers to one specific, famous, gunnery sergeant. What do your two friends (of whatever branch) have to do with Ermey? He endorses the product. How does ownership, or lackthereof, by two NCOs affect this conversation? The title reads "The Gunny," not "A Gunny," or "Any Gunny." So there's only one gunny, and he's only honorary 'cos he plays one in the movies? Real gunnies don't count. OK. Whatever.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy 0 #11 November 21, 2004 To quote the man in question: What is your major malfunction? I was sharing that R. Lee Ermey is now a spokesman for Glock. Why do I give a shit what two NCOs (out of what, tens of thousands) own? Ermey is a respected man. He served his country in war time and earned the rank of Staff Sergeant. That is the rank immediately below Gunnery Sergeant. After leaving the service, he continued to work on the USMC's behalf. He was later awarded the rank of Gunnery Sergeant. Just because you didn't understand the reference to "The Gunny," and didn't bother to look into it, or even read my post, you don't need to get all pissy when you are corrected.witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MC208B 0 #12 November 21, 2004 yeah, yes he does need to get all pissy, that's the way it is. And Bill/Paul, this IS NOT a personal attack! I love to watch "mail call" and I had a real DI like that in boot camp in the Army in 71, scary people! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peacefuljeffrey 0 #13 November 22, 2004 QuoteI never understood what kind of advantage a kubotan is supposed to provide. It seems like it is either to big or two small, and just the wrong shape to do any real good. You're funny, Kennedy, playing both sides in the hopes that one would be right: "to big or two small"? QuoteHonestly, what good is an inch and a half of polymer or resin going to do sticking out the top or bottom of my hand. There are much more useful things to smack somebody with. Well, sure, there are better and more efficient things with which to smack somebody, but most of them are not convenient nor legal to carry day-to-day on your person. That's where the Kubotan comes in. The pokey aspect of that inch and a half is not the whole story. I have a DVD by Master Kubota (the originator of the thing) in which he demonstrates techniques with a Kubotan. Much of it has to do with swinging the keys at an attacker, not poking with the end of the bar. (Not all of them are polymer, many are aluminum, and as they're all very lightweight, the idea was never to swing the bar itself.) I'm by no means a trained expert with one, but I understand the concepts. It's not a panacea, but it's better than bare hands in some ways. -Jeffrey-Jeffrey "With tha thoughts of a militant mind... Hard line, hard line after hard line!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #14 November 22, 2004 QuoteNo, I'm responding to the title of this thread. Then you would think you would see "THE Gunny" in it, not "ALL Gunny's" or "Kallend's TWO Gunny friends". I understood it, and I don't have a PhD."No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #15 November 22, 2004 QuoteI understood it, and I don't have a PhD. Maybe you should get an honorary one, like Ermey's honorary rank? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #16 November 22, 2004 QuoteMaybe you should get an honorary one, like Ermey's honorary rank? Great idea...start the paperwork. It would save me tons of time from working on my degree on my own."No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,118 #17 November 22, 2004 QuoteQuoteNo, I'm responding to the title of this thread. Then you would think you would see "THE Gunny" in it, not "ALL Gunny's" or "Kallend's TWO Gunny friends". I understood it, and I don't have a PhD. Does that mean "the doctor" always means Doctor Kildare, then? Playing one on TV has become more real than the real thing. Did you stay in a Holiday Inn Express last night?... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,571 #18 November 22, 2004 QuoteDoes that mean "the doctor" always means Doctor Kildare, then? Now that's just being deliberately obtuse. Everyone knows 'the doctor' means Doctor Who!Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,118 #19 November 22, 2004 QuoteQuoteDoes that mean "the doctor" always means Doctor Kildare, then? Now that's just being deliberately obtuse. Everyone knows 'the doctor' means Doctor Who! That's "The Doctor", not "the doctor". I got culture too!... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy 0 #20 November 22, 2004 QuoteYou're funny, Kennedy, playing both sides in the hopes that one would be right: "to big or two small"? You're just too much Jeffrey. I had to do something to make me smile when typing that post. QuoteI'm by no means a trained expert with one, but I understand the concepts. It's not a panacea, but it's better than bare hands in some ways. Eh, different strokes for different folks. Personally, if I were ever to carry a keychain for defense, I would buy aluminum knuckles (you know, brass but not brass) that had a puncture hole for a key ring and dangle my keys from that. Scratch him with the keys? HA!witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jib 0 #21 November 22, 2004 QuoteDoes that mean "the doctor" always means Doctor Kildare, then? I would've taken you more for a Dr. Who fan. -------------------------------------------------- the depth of his depravity sickens me. -- Jerry Falwell, People v. Larry Flynt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peacefuljeffrey 0 #22 November 22, 2004 QuoteEh, different strokes for different folks. Personally, if I were ever to carry a keychain for defense, I would buy aluminum knuckles (you know, brass but not brass) that had a puncture hole for a key ring and dangle my keys from that. Scratch him with the keys? HA! Heh, one day I'll take and post a picture of the keychain I'm talking about, the one I carry every day. Trust me, you would NOT want to be smacked in the face with this thing. -Jeffrey-Jeffrey "With tha thoughts of a militant mind... Hard line, hard line after hard line!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,118 #23 November 22, 2004 QuoteQuoteDoes that mean "the doctor" always means Doctor Kildare, then? I would've taken you more for a Dr. Who fan. Indeed - see this... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvfd1399 0 #24 November 22, 2004 I have owned 2 a 21 and a 27 and I love both of them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #25 November 23, 2004 The only Glock I've had that I didn't like was the 36. Nothing wrong with the gun, I just couldn't hold it since it was so small. It would literally start coming out of my hand after one round was fired. Beyond that I've shot over 14,000rds though my Glock 17, super reliable, nice and accurate. Can't go wrong with a Glock. You wanna really piss of someone who's anti-glock (some 1911 freaks tend to be really anti-glock), out shoot them at a tactical defense course then keep shooting after their high-end bench made 1911 breaks. Don't get me wrong, I really like the Kimber I have, but I'll never get rid of my Glock.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
