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It's not a double standard; it's different people. I expect the gun snobs (at least most of them) haven't contributed to this thread, because they do look down their noses at "cheap junk". I've seen PLENTY of comments on the wider forum about how if it's not a Colt or Kimber it's just not worth considering. I've also seen threads with page after page of people extolling the virtues of Hi-Points. I don't participate because that's not my thing, but I don't look down my nose at them (well, maybe a little...)
To me it seems silly to overbuy for a given purpose. For example, my FIL wanted a new camera. He did his research, found the "best one", and bought a $2500 camera. What does he use it for? Snapshots. For his purposes he wasted a lot of money. He wanted it and could afford it, so whatever. If you're a professional photographer, buy the best. If you're taking snapshots, it seems like a waste.
I have a Colt 1911 and nice S&W revolvers. I fully realize that my inexpensive ATI 1911 is not "first tier". I bought it as an inexpensive gun to enjoy at the range. I have been surprised and impressed by the accuracy, reliability, and quality. Believe me, it's not a Llama! They have a history of making decent 1911s in the Philippines. I would dare to say that it's probably an overall better gun than the millions of GI 1911's our servicemen carried in WWII, due to modern manufacturing. It's not a Colt or Kimber but for my purposes it is just as good.
If I was going to carry a 1911 for serious purposes, I'd have spent more money on something else, but I really wouldn't feel under gunned with this one either, having put it through its paces already.
Gun snobs look down their noses at me already, though. I don't have a high-dollar AR (I'm not an "operator", so entry level is fine with me). My Glock is a bone-stock gen2, works fine for me. I guess I'll never be part of any exclusive club. I do like nice S&W revolvers, though, so maybe that counts for something.
To me it seems silly to overbuy for a given purpose. For example, my FIL wanted a new camera. He did his research, found the "best one", and bought a $2500 camera. What does he use it for? Snapshots. For his purposes he wasted a lot of money. He wanted it and could afford it, so whatever. If you're a professional photographer, buy the best. If you're taking snapshots, it seems like a waste.
I have a Colt 1911 and nice S&W revolvers. I fully realize that my inexpensive ATI 1911 is not "first tier". I bought it as an inexpensive gun to enjoy at the range. I have been surprised and impressed by the accuracy, reliability, and quality. Believe me, it's not a Llama! They have a history of making decent 1911s in the Philippines. I would dare to say that it's probably an overall better gun than the millions of GI 1911's our servicemen carried in WWII, due to modern manufacturing. It's not a Colt or Kimber but for my purposes it is just as good.
If I was going to carry a 1911 for serious purposes, I'd have spent more money on something else, but I really wouldn't feel under gunned with this one either, having put it through its paces already.
Gun snobs look down their noses at me already, though. I don't have a high-dollar AR (I'm not an "operator", so entry level is fine with me). My Glock is a bone-stock gen2, works fine for me. I guess I'll never be part of any exclusive club. I do like nice S&W revolvers, though, so maybe that counts for something.