Is the death of fine machining, high polish, and quality metal treatments upon us?

[Jotobo]

I want to get a Seecamp for this very reason. Gorgeous gun. Its what all guns should look and feel like, imo.

Too bad the .380's are so hard to get and are upwards of $1200.

They may be a bit on the small side. Much smaller than an LCP which, for me, is almost too small as well.

 

[TrakHack]

I'm with Old Fuff. I purchased a couple of very lovely used revolvers with great craftsmanship and a priced lower than comparable new options. A "win" on all accounts.

 

[Fleet]

BCRider said
"Hell, just TRY and find an old world car mechanic these days! One with enough moral fiber that they aren't trying to rip everyone off. If and when you do you need to adopt them into the family and write them into your will because they seem to be rare and worthy of our love!... Just don't get shocked when they charge accordingly for their skills."

Stop and think about what a one man auto shop charges to make ends meet. Now compare that with what the average gunsmith charges. And people wonder why there aren't very many around.

 

[HGUNHNTR]

I don't believe price is tied to quality. Price is often tied to brand not to quality.

I couldn't disagree more. Price may be tied to brand in some instances, but brand is developed and maintained by producing quality products.

Wilson, Swarovski, Holland and Holland, Zeiss, all names synonymous with quality because of a commitment to produce fine products. Many folks that cannot afford this quality are quick to discount them and claim it is just the "name" you are paying for. Yes, then you are correct, the name and the quality it represents is worthy of your ever depreciating dollar.

 

[Dogguy]

I didn't read the responses so I don't know where this thread went after the original post.

Personally, I like practicality. If you want to hang your gun on the wall and admire it, that's fine by me. That type of firearm would be wasted on me. If you gave me a collector's piece with fine inlays and engravings, handmade and fit with care and craftsmanship, the first thing I would do is take it out and shoot the hell out of it.

I LIKE plastic guns and replacement parts that do not require fitting.

 

[CraigC]

I had both a great mechanic and a great dentist when I lived in Florida. Took a long time to find them and I wish like hell I could've brought them with me.