WC builds pistols that are supposed to be carried, not to be "safe queens". I sold three 1911's in late 1998 to be able to buy one WC 1911, waited 6 months for it to be built & delivered and I've been carrying it ever since then. Although mine was $1740 in '99, that was 18 years ago and that was a bunch a cash for a gun back then too. They're built like tanks, reliable as ANY Glock ever has been, more accurate than I'll ever be and their customer service is second to none......even Glock. I don't understand why anybody wouldn't carry a WC pistol, the same gun I bought 18 years ago costs about $3800 now but the new ones are even better than the one I have.I wouldn't even shoot it at that price. That's a display piece only. 3,000 for a handgun is insane. Don't get me wrong I would like to have one too. However, I don't think I could bring myself to do anything with it but rub it and call it baby. It sure is purtty though.