That would depend on a guys intended use. For my use no, if it is deemed too pretty to throw in the truck,canoe, risk getting wet or a little scratched up, it is just not something I need. Unless we are talking a rare cal there are plenty of pre or post 94's around to suit my purposes, in the 3 to 5 hundred dollar range, Except I have not run across the big bore 356 or 375 for those prices. Must be why I don't have one. lol