THE "WTF were they thinking" thread!

[Rhino0427]

I've seen this before and can't quite wrap my head around it. I got to Seattle quite a bit and the eco-ragers love these things. I'm not sure what part of a kilt is "tactical" but I guess it could be...no, actually, there is no part of wearing a kilt that is tactical...

[Mick-Boy]

Didn't that start off as an April Fools Joke? I remember a video with Kyle Lamb and Scruffy Wallace (from DKM) that came out a couple of years ago around April 1. If I remember right (and I may not) there was so much interest based on the video that 5.11 decided to go ahead with them.

[Mick-Boy]

Soldier Systems to the rescue with the scoop.

Original video

http://soldiersystems.net/2012/04/04...jokes-on-them/
For an April Fool’s Day goof, 5.11 Tactical came up with a great scheme. They would tell everyone that they were going to manufacture a tactical kilt. They went all out and produced a fantasy product called the 5.11 Tactical Duty Kilt. They even recruited spokesman Kyle Lamb to get in on the act. The video and gag product page went viral and it was such a big hit that they decided to go ahead and produce a run…for real. Nothing like capitalism in action. The market demands a product and they make it. Here is 5.11 Tactical’s full response to the phenomenon.

Friends in the 5.11 Tactical Community,
About a month ago our lead designer, Cory Nykoluk, came to me with the idea to have some fun on April 1st with a 5.11 Tactical Duty Kilt. “We’ve had a number of requests for kilts, so why not make one?” Cory had enlisted our creative services director, Matt Frederick and our director of ecommerce, Brian Rogers. I gave the project a green light with the commander’s guidance to make the “TDK” a true 5.11 product supported by a proper launch. Operational security was strict as only about 6 people inside 5.11 knew about this project. In fact, the only reference in meetings and e-mails was to “Project Caber.” Our close friend Kyle Lamb, President of Viking Tactics, was briefed and signed on immediately. It turned out he was about to attend a Dropkick Murphys concert. Perfect timing as band member, Scruffy Wallace, is a kiltsman who plays bagpipes and the tin whistle in a VTAC T-shirt. The final piece needed was an athlete/first responder to demonstrate the mobility of the TDK. Matt Frederick called Roman, a veteran duty sheriff and Parkour athlete and we were rolling.


Last week, when we reviewed the video footage of Roman leaping walls in the TDK – it was clear – we had achieved the goal of making a Kilt true to the 5.11 brand. There was a collective “uh-oh, we only have one kilt in inventory!” On Saturday, March 31st, I called 5.11 Tactical founder, Dan Costa, to tip him off. His response: “Be ready, you’re going to sell some kilts!”
Indeed, the Tactical Duty Kilt launch was a success, so it seems the April Fool’s Day joke is on us! Due to your positive response, we are pleased to announce that the Tactical Duty Kilt will become available for pre-orders soon on the following web page: http://www.511tactical.com/Tactical-Duty-Kilt.html. We don’t plan to make the TDK an “in-line” product, so this is a limited time, web only offer. If you haven’t already signed up for notifications on when this product becomes available for purchase, please do so now at http://www.511tactical.com/Tactical-Duty-Kilt.html and give us your name and e-mail address in the form located on the right-hand side of the page. We plan on sending out 1 more email to those that have given us their information to confirm size and color and other important ordering details.


5.11 Tactical Duty Kilts will be available in Black, Khaki, and OD Green (MultiCam will be offered at a slightly higher price) in even waist sizes 30- 40 for a very limited time – don’t miss out. Remember we only have one in inventory today, so we’ll need some time to make them for you!
Thanks for your friendship, sense of humor and support of 5.11 Tactical. I’m signing off to place my Tactical Duty Kilt order!

Tom Davin
CEO, 5.11 Tactical

[Zombie Steve]

First one to spot it wins some .40 brass...

[brutal]

First one to spot it wins some .40 brass...

ACOG is backwards.

You can keep the brass.

[Mick-Boy]

Shining example of why "I was Army/AF/Navy/Marine/LEO" doesn't necessarily mean much when it comes to weapons knowledge...

[Jeffrey Lebowski]

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=350865020

Hi fellow patriots and gun enthusiasts!!! Up for auction is a used Glock 23 pistol. The handgun is a true masterpiece by nature and has been a true proponent of reliability, rigidity, and consistency from a combat handgun perspective. This particular unit is a rare unit produced by the glock company. (research the rtf2 series) in brief synopsis the rtf2 was a limited run of weapons that glock produced in response to the boring horizontal slide serrations. This weapon is outfitted to perform reliably in .40sw/9mm configurations and and you dont have to look any further than this package to have all the accessories you need to enjoy either. THIS GLOCK 23 HAS BEEN EXTREMELY MODIFIED AND IS SUGGESTED FOR HANDLING BY EXPERIENCED SHOOTERS WHEN IN THIS CONFIGURATION. THE GLOCK IS AN EXTREMELY AND I STRESS EXTREMELY VERSATILE WEAPON PLATFORM THAT WILL ALLOW THE NEW OWNER OF THIS PISTOL TO PLACE A NEW FRAME OF HIS CHOICE ON IN SECONDS... SO DONT PASS ON SUCH A GREAT DEAL TO OWN A DOUBLE THREAT GLOCK 23/19 PISTOL BECAUSE YOU FEEL THE CURRENT FRAME'S CUSTOM JOB WAS LESS THAN DESIRABLE. (FOR MY TASTE THE CURRENT FRAME ON THIS GUN IS FREAKING AMAZING, AND IVE NEVER FELT A GLOCK THAT FELT SO GOOD IN THE HAND!!!!) THE SUBTRACTION OF THE TRIGGER GUARD WAS A BIT MUCH FOR MY TASTE, BUT ONCE AGAIN GUNS ARE TOOLS AND EACH HAS THEIR PURPOSE. I would be remiss not to outline the extensive details of this package: 1)GLOCK 23 RTF2 SCALLOPED SLIDE SERRATIONS 4)13RD (.40)GLOCK MAGAZINES 4) 12RD (9MM) MAGAZINES 3) 33RD (9MM) MAGAZINES (NOT PICTURED) 1)LWD 5IN (2PORT) 9MM BARREL (NOT PICTURED) 1) LWD 5IN (THREADED) .40SW BARREL (CURRENTLY IN UNIT) 1) CUSTOM DESANTIS BELLY BAND FOR THE PISTOL WHEN IN THE CURRENT CONFIGURATION. 111) FEDERAL 180GR HOLLOWPOINT AMMO. 50+/-) .40SW BRASS THE GUN IS IN PERFECT SHOOTING/ FUNCTIONING CONDITION.. WHAT MORE DO I HAVE TO SAY... ITS A GLOCK!!! I'VE ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS AUCTION AN ASSORTMENT OF GLOCK PARTS AND PIECES, ODDS AND ENDS FOR THIS PARTICULAR GUN AS WELL. THIS GUN IS AN AMAZING SHOOTER AND IS A TRULY RARE AND COLLECTABLE PIECE OF GLOCK HISTORY PROVIDED THAT THEY ARE OUT OF PRODUCTION. THE CUSTOM FRAMEWORK OF THIS UNIT MAY BE OVER THE TOP FOR SOME SHOOTERS, BUT FOR THOSE SERIOUS SHOOTERS WHO KNOW HOW IMPORTANT A FIRM GRIP IS ON THE FIREARM WILL SAVOR AND TRULY REVEL IN THE COMPLETENESS AND WHOLENESS (YET MINIMALISTIC) APPEAL OF THIS PARTICULAR PISTOL AS SOON AS THEY LAY HANDS ON IT, IF NOT BEFORE... BID STRONG.. AS IF YOU WERE BIDING AGAINST DIANNE FIENSTIEN!!! ;-) HAHA

He did an XD as well.

[SuperiorDG]

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=350865020





He did an XD as well.

Come on guys, stop it.

"THIS LISTING HAS LITERALLY GONE VIRAL IN THE GUN COMMUNITY.. WOW.. WHO GIVES A FUCK. IM TIRED OF ALL YOU ARMCHAIR COMPUTERSCREEN SHITTALKING SONS OF BITCHES THAT HAVE NO MORAL HIGH GROUND ON THIS AUCION SALE ITEM(S) OR SHIT! STOP PM MESSGING ME WITH ALL THAT OPINION BASED BULLSHIT COCKSUCKERS. I CARRIED THIS WEAPON FOR 2 YEARS DAILY WITH AND WITHOUT THE TG AND I STILL GOT MY LEGS BALLS AND SANITY TO PROVE IT. THANK YOU TO THE BIDDERS WHO HAVE PUT THEIR MONEY WHERE THEIR MOUTH IS AND LET THEIR ACTIONS REVAL THEIR TRUE INTENTIONS.. TO OWN A. 1/1 PIECE. WITH THIS MESSAGE IM SUBMITTING 50 MORE FED HOLLOWS TO THE WINNING BIDDER. BUY NOW PRICE IS NULL AND VOID LETS TAKE THIS LISING THROUGH THE ROOF ON THESE ARMCHAIRCOMPUTERSCREEN CRITICS OF OUR DAY..SHIT THEY REMIND ME OF DIANNE FINESTINE... GET A LIFE."

[hollohas]

^ that seller sounds like a nice guy.

[Jim B]

Aside from the lack of a trigger guard, the finish makes it look like it's literally made from crap.