Arik-
Perhaps you're of the generation to which I refer and that reference is not made with a negative connotation. Guns were not purchased as heirlooms or to be passed down as a cost saving measure (at least I never heard of such a thing), though they have often been passed down simply because that's what people do with stuff.

Your understanding of what I posted is obviously not there and that may be my fault for not presenting my post clearly. The modern guns so described are more like modern camera equipment or cell phones, perhaps good quality, but nothing special and will soon be superseded by something that may or may not be slightly improved.

While we may disagree, I do respect your right to express your opinion.