Thank you.
I think I was just trying to determine about technology and advancements.
From what I can tell, if I buy a steel grip and a barrel with a sight block on it. Then I'm right up there with the new guys as far as advancements. I could even mill the side for an optic or lever and have the frame tapped for a mount and make it an open gun.
I guess at the end of the day it's like a high end 1911 vs a custom 1911 from 30 years ago. If the person took their time building the thing, there's nothing earth shattering that I wouldn't be able to have done to this frame should I choose to.
I guess it's like the Atlas Rev 1 vs rev 2 didn't all of a sudden suck because they put a new version out.
Is the cost delta worth the difference wear and maintenance out of the equation?
Another comparison is a 90s sw revolver vs a 2010 revolver. I know they're production guns with minor variations like MIM parts and firing pin location but if you shot both at the same time would you be able to tell the difference?
Sorry for the long winded response.