I can't agree with you more G34! CZ makes a great product and they are able to keep there prices somewhat reasonable. If I hadn't been luck enough to have a friend in the know, who also shoots a S_I style gun, hip me to the TS I would've never been able to get into the sport. But for the price it's a great deal and since CZ Custom and other companies are able to do some cool stuff for them, you're getting a competitive gun for half the price. Good luck and good shooting.