good arguements made by both sides.
I did not buy this pistol to be a collector's piece... can't afford that luxury yet! Very true that some guns are meant strictly for show, and theres nuthin' wrong with that.
This piece costs only $100 more than the standard compact, and while rare here in the US, its not like its Walthers Jubilee 100th anniv P5 (that I would definitely not shoot).
Thanks everyone for you views! This will be a shooter but not a carry gun.