Divided Attention wrote:I am an old fuddy duddy I guess. Not a huge fan of colors... black, silver, blue - those to me are "serious" colors. I am not even a fan of the "putty" color on the EBR's. JMPHO...
I worry with the pink, blue, digi-cammo etc. that kids will think they are toys. Of course that won't be a problem, because all parents are responsible and ensure their weapons are kept out of the hands/reach of children.
I guess I am sorta ornery today....
I used to feel the exact same way! My quote was "It's a self-defense tool, not a fashion accessory!" But boy, I've almost come around full circle. If a little color and a little personalization is the difference between a citizen choosing to start shooting or not, then I guess a little color is a good thing. I do still get a little irritated at the gun store owner that pushes a pink gun on the "little lady."
Like you though, I do worry about them looking less than real to kids, especially little ones.
T.
OK, so after my post about pink guns not being taken seriously, I go and get an M&P9JG with pink grip inserts so I can tell my IDPA piece from my husbands full size. A tiny piece of me feels hypocritical, while the rest of me that is infected with GNS (Gun Nut Syndrome) can't wait to take it to the range!
Can't wait to try some more IDPA! Pink grips and all!