If I may, as a community of enthusiasts that exists to support and assist one another on the common topics associated with firearms, THR is meant to appeal to a rather broad audience. Some will find reviews of a particular video game informative while others seek recipes for an accurate rifle load.
When a thread is begun with an inquiry pertaining to a specific topic it is generally understood that some will find it of interest and others will not. That is the point at which, in keeping with THR policy, those disinterested should seek other amusement. As our specific example is not one of Tastes great or Less filling but rather the ramifications of manufacturing items expressly regulated by BATFE it bears repeating in the course of discussion until such point as all involved can distill truth from opinion.
Perhaps we have arrived at that point, perhaps not but to disturb active discourse to bad mouth members is reprehensible to say the least and uncalled for. If it pleases you, DJW, I am certain that just at this moment there is an active thread pitting Glocks against another well known make of pistol. That should be a hot one for your sentiments, regardless of which side you choose.