This may be a silly question but I ask from experience:
Last year I traded a local LEO my Glock 17 for his almost new Stock 2 with some cash. I wasn't aware what the gun was besides knowing it was worth more than my Glock which I didn't enjoy shooting. I can shoot the gun great, my follow up shots are smooth and I can handle the weight of the gun with no problem. My concern is showing up to my first match with a higher end gun, is it a bad idea? I am not an outgoing person, I don't speak much and tend to keep to myself so I am not a flashy person in general. Will showing up with a higher end gun for my first match give other shooters the wrong idea? I only ask this because I have been involved in other hobbies where this exact thing happened regularly and people were labeled as "posers" and often shunned for trying to buy their way to the top. I have plenty of carry/compact guns I can use for a match or two if needed. I have a feeling I am over thinking the whole idea.. What are your thoughts?