If it were mine I'd strip it but I love the look of the beaten esee also. He'll have some character on it when he gets it back. Still has a way to go.
Gotcha, been thinking about taking my 11.5 inch 5.56 pistol with me when im scouting for deer (during open season obviously) but not necessarily planning to shoot one that day. Its just so handy and light/easy to strap to a pack to have with me if I happen to have a close range shot I wasn't expecting.
Finally got to really use the 4 on a trip this weekend and I gotta say, I love it. Perfect companion to the hoonie.