gnappi
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I've never known a BMW, Rolex, or other high end product to crab about performance, or value. I've had both and I can say they keep spare parts for a reason.
That said, I've owned a couple of high(er) end pistols, and in general some were worth the $$ uplift, in others not so much.
Over the years, these experiences led me to explore other options and I've been more satisfied than I expected. The less respected firearms I've come to appreciate and compare to the more easily recognizable brand names which have been relegated to the back of the safe or were sold.
Then again, I'd never wear an article of clothing because else's name is on it so I've never been particularly influenced by brand names.
As far as firearms go some of the brands that filled my needs without disappointments are Tanfoglio, RIA, Taurus (PT-99 series) Tisas (HP clone) Springfield, and DPMS (AR). In all cases not only did they perform, the maker / distributors were responsive to any questions or issues I had.
That said, I've owned a couple of high(er) end pistols, and in general some were worth the $$ uplift, in others not so much.
Over the years, these experiences led me to explore other options and I've been more satisfied than I expected. The less respected firearms I've come to appreciate and compare to the more easily recognizable brand names which have been relegated to the back of the safe or were sold.
Then again, I'd never wear an article of clothing because else's name is on it so I've never been particularly influenced by brand names.
As far as firearms go some of the brands that filled my needs without disappointments are Tanfoglio, RIA, Taurus (PT-99 series) Tisas (HP clone) Springfield, and DPMS (AR). In all cases not only did they perform, the maker / distributors were responsive to any questions or issues I had.