Stan, I understand to my satisfaction what you said: "I really wish someone could help me understand why looking good makes someone feel better about themselves than hitting what they shoot at."
"Looking good" could mean many things: appearing dressed properly for circumstances, in sodden blinds or dry uplands, with or without a dog, or to impress with money and masterworks: hey look, I am what I own. Absurd.
I'd accept a distinguished gun if it didn't draw attention to myself---most I've seen and owned, don't---because a solid majority of my colleagues know respect or looking good can't possibly come from what we own.
I don't know any gun snobs. I can't think of a member with an expressed exaggerated notion of his character or importance because he owns an elegant example of craftsmanship. We know it doesn't make a better shooter.
