I was joking about the BHP knowledge. Did not transfer....For one in that condition so would I. My point wasn't that all of the used Hi Powers are going for $800. My point is many of the great deals of past years aren't currently available.
I don't remember anyone questioning your knowledge, but okay.
IMHO there are still great deals but you need to know where to look and when to buy. If you are in the market for one you need to do your research. Look in a lot of different places often and have cash ready to buy when the right gun comes up. For me these days I am looking for base guns.
That simple looking MKIII will end up looking like this minus the beavertail.
The gun in the post above is currently at Mr. Yost's shop and will be built into a Signature Grade 1 custom in the spring unless I can get a properly priced T series to replace it and bump the build to a Signature Grade 2 with 40 LPI checkering on the grip strap.