From a practical standpoint and shooter's perspective, I do like the immensely large choice of firearms that we have today. Go back to a 1960 Shooter's Bible and particularly the choice of handguns was very limited.

While I enjoy my Sako L461 Vixen, a Tikka T3 has the at least same utilitarian value at a fraction of the cost and my Glock 17 with a few hunded Dollars in improvements shoots comparable to my SIG P210.

When you appreciate and are willing to pay for real high end guns, you always needed to get a custom gun, from the S&W registered Magnums, 1911, to the Korth revolvers.