lsudave
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I sense limited production runs in the future, as a collectible. That way, the price can be justified.
I think that bridge was already crossed when S&W and Ruger dropped their metal-framed pistols, and I suspect Sig, Beretta and CZ will eventually do so too. And Walther for the PPK. The big consumers (military and police) see them as outdated, heavy, and overly expensive. To individuals, we relish the craft that went into making them, but most of us who wanted one already have one.
It's the reason I've accumulated a number of metal-frame duty-size pistols. whether they be Beretta, a Norinco Tokarev, a Star 30MI and Super B, CZ, etc. We're just not going to see that level of craftsmanship in the modern pistols, they will be functional, and disposable.
I hear you with that.The issue is that as each one of these icons ceases to be produced, it marks an "end of era" situation, and that's where the sadness lies.
I think that bridge was already crossed when S&W and Ruger dropped their metal-framed pistols, and I suspect Sig, Beretta and CZ will eventually do so too. And Walther for the PPK. The big consumers (military and police) see them as outdated, heavy, and overly expensive. To individuals, we relish the craft that went into making them, but most of us who wanted one already have one.
It's the reason I've accumulated a number of metal-frame duty-size pistols. whether they be Beretta, a Norinco Tokarev, a Star 30MI and Super B, CZ, etc. We're just not going to see that level of craftsmanship in the modern pistols, they will be functional, and disposable.