(And unconfiscatable, which is why they are a target for the Bolsheviks.)
I doubt that they are used in very many crimes. The kits are more expensive than the serialized versions, so I can't imagine any gang-banger would buy one.
I also can't imagine that I'd be as good with fit as a gunsmith who does this for a living.
However, if they were legal in my state, I would buy one just for ****s and giggles.
It’s so stupid.
The prices are more expensive than a typical handgun.
600-800 for Glock 19. That puts it in the realm of Springfield XD
1,200-1,400 for 1911 which makes them priced at Kimber’s...
Still fun to build...If I every thought about building one and putting all those tiny pieces to together, then not liking and swapping out certain parts for ones I thought I’d like.
Ultimately your base cost goes up if you prefer certain qualities and features.
Like dropping in Gisselle for an AR.
Before you know it, your base 800 bucks ballooned to 3K....
Oh well. At least I don’t build cars or motorcycles....