Originally Posted by
okie john
That phrasing came from a couple of glasses of super Tuscan. Without their guidance, I would have said that if the sticker price is an issue, then save up until it's not.
Having misspent several thousand dollars on custom guns over the years, I've learned to avoid whistles and bells in favor of things that genuinely improve function, handling, and reliability. The guns I use most often don't look like anything special. But once you pick them up, you realize that you're holding something very different indeed. If done right, then you'll use the resulting piece for decades--if not the rest of your life--with satisfaction bordering on delight. The per-annum cost of that piece is so low that you'll laugh at how little it cost.
The key is knowing the difference between useful mods, whistle, and bells, and we have to learn that individually.
Okie John