Synthetic magazines and trigger guard doesn't mean low quality. Synthetics can be made by weight as strong or stronger than steel. Many metal firearm part on other makes/models are not as strong. Metal mags wearout, too. In fact I've had Remington mags wear out in a few years where the cartridges won't feed properly.
I prefer to spend $ on something that make a real difference (e.g. top quality rings, scope, to get the most accurate rifle scope package) rather than cosmetic things.
Last edited by MinnFinn; 11-18-2011 at 04:39 PM.