[cbk86]

I usually raise the pot preflop with a pp, even out of position. The limping guys could have any two cards, so why give them a chance to outflop yo, when you're most likely ahead? I raise the pot preflop, and make them pay.

On the flop. You've flopped what you hoped for, but with that action, someone most likely have you beat. Tough luck, but raise pot preflop, and if you don't catch your set, c-bet, and then it's just a formality to c/f if you get action.