It is simply inconceivable to me that a 'fortune 500 quality manager' (whatever the heck that is) would consider buying based solely on price. But price now seems to drive most gun companies because that is what the customer base demands. If I price mine less than everyone else, I win......

Unskilled or cheap labor, corner-cutting and cheap materials are order of the day. 'Princely sums' also aren't worth saving for anymore. Instant gratification rules.....