Are thread protectors important?

[Alan]

Do thread protectors actually serve a purpose or are they just another unnecessary purchase?

 

[Mordockk]

I used to think those thread protectors were a waste, until I banged up the threads on my hunting rifle while it was in the truck. Suddenly, that little cap seemed pretty smart.

 

[Code-red]

I damaged a set of threads once and that mistake was costly enough that I never skip them now.

 

[Alan]

I used to think those thread protectors were a waste, until I banged up the threads on my hunting rifle while it was in the truck. Suddenly, that little cap seemed pretty smart.

I guess they are very necessary to have