maybe i'm missing something because i don't usually play 6maxish type games, but in a full ring game that's a fine raise. Ya he's out of position but who cares, bet the flop and you get folds 9/10 anyway, and raising utg on the flop looks strong. I don't know about you, most of the time i don't really play 79os looking for a monster, I play it looking to win a small uncontested pot, if a monster happens, hey I'm not complaining.