And there is certainly a place for this. I, however, take a different approach. Guns (to me anyway) are something to be coveted and admired. Not only for on-paper performance, but for the overall fit, finish, and functionality. That will never happen with a "mater stake" prefit. It can't. Thread timing, engraving alignment, fluting, etc... The people I (and many others) target for my business would never tolerate it. -trust me, if I screw it up, I hear about it.
I get that firearms for many are merely tools for a singular purpose. I just hope the romance doesn't die in the process.
I walked into a Scheels sporting goods on Saturday to buy some patches/jags. I trolled the used section and found a FOUR digit pre 64 that maybe had 100 rounds put through it. Its now in my safe. Some kid got it from his Grandfather and traded it for a black gun. That is just both sad and gay.
I would beat my grandson's ass.