I'd love to get a duplicate (semi-auto) M3 or Sten gun, but copies run $1200+ and that just seems excessive to me. Economy of scale, sure, but they're still guns made to be as cheap as possible during war, but now I can buy a Thompson for cheaper than either? Bleh. Heck, there's a ton of much better 9mm carbines for less than half the price of the sten.
If I could weld, I'd make my own, but no thanks!
I'm not sure when the M3 fell out of use, there may even still be a few in the system. I did see that they've selected a new SMG (I think B&T got it) but not sure if they'll use it where the M3 was or if M4 variants already did. (I don't think the Mk18 is general use.)
I'm not really a history buff or military buff, I'm more of a tinkerer and prefer unique mechanisms that work more than common stuff. M1 Garands are the best because of it's spot in time & mechanisms, and vz58's are much better than any AK ever!
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For $16,995 (+$200 stamp + ammo) you can practice all you want.
"At least it's under $17k" could be the justification!