I understand the snobbery to a certain degree- like most i wont buy a hi-point in any configuration and yes I have had time to look over one and shot it. But everyone tries to find a deal on either new or used guns, I bought most of my guns under retail value but that doesn't make them cheap guns. I dont own super expensive pistols or revolvers ( haven't found a deal)nor do i own any taticool 5.56's with eotech's or 3X magnifiers, but if I found a deal and had the funds you could be dam sure I'd jump on it.