In keeping with that, for me at least another point. I will not finance guns or gun related gear. I buy what I can afford. Picking up a Prodigy and then putting a little at a time into it until I am happy is less of a monetary hardship even if eventually you get to the point of what you would spend on a Staccato.I agree with you there and for most people without unlimited bank accounts Staccato's should be just fine.