Trigger Discipline: I pick this, not just because of the accuracy, but it puts me in the mindset of being conservative when it comes to firing my weapon. I want the ammo to count unless I am giving suppression fire. However, I do have to say there's those "uh oh" moments where the "fire everything you've got" mentality is appropriate at the time. It contributes to my roleplaying moods.
Kamikaze: Usually, from my roleplaying standard, my characters tend not to have anything to lose anymore, so they typically do daring stunts that would get them killed. Do I die in playthroughs from this sometimes? Yes, but somehow I get lucky when I use this perk for the most part.
Survivalist: I think this should be self-explanatory. I want to be able to use the resources that are left in the world. If I have no companions with me, this is useful and essential to me. In a post-Apocalyptic world, this would be one of the things you would probably pick. You don't want to die do you?
Strong Back: This proves useful, especially since I'm one of those 'ooh shiny' kinds of people in RPG's, but I've gotten better about that over the years. But the extra 50 lbs helps.
Rad Resistance: Need I say more?
Master Trader: When I'm strapped on cash, I don't want to be ripped off. I want to be able to get good deals (who doesn't?). If I can get away with enough caps to live a few extra days, I think trading skills for me are a must.
So far, this is it.
Edit: Started a new game. Jim's story still stays but I think I'm keeping his loadout and look for awhile. Cigarettes are bad for you, I know, but I figure something would kill Jim far long before the long term effects come in. Either way, he doesn't expect to live long in a cruel world like this. Call it a survivalist mentality, if you will.
Anyways, some screens of Jim showing off his arsenal and attempting to find a job on the bounty board.
Showing off his Pre-War Service Rifle (M1 Garand. This one chambered for .308 Winchester)
The following screens are a bit graphic (17+ Rated M content. Some gore. You have been warned. Plus, you know....Fallout.).
An NCR Patrol was ambushed by some Viper Gunslingers. Jim managed to take down one.