Quality has diminished on some manufacturer's guns but not all. IMO the bottom line comes first in most manufacturing while quality comes second. Plus, I think you don't have the 'craftsmen' you had years ago. A lot of people just "go to work" and get a paycheck. They don't take pride in their work as in the past. But its just a spin off from this fast paced world we live in. Just look around you. The grocery store or Walmart is a great example. People hate to wait in line. You can see the disgust in there mannerisms. Or they're on the phone or doing something else. Always rush, rush, rush.