>> Borchardt is beautiful, Mars is not.

OK. That's fair. I like both of them. Actually, I have other target. Since these pistols have market price in amount of $$ that I can only afford one in my lifetime, I am in saving mode and target is fixed. Missed some opportunities in the past, but waiting is enjoyable now, partially due to I found that having everything I want in hand already is actually not the best mode. Ideally, still have wishes, wait for one, and keep hope.

In the waiting period, there are many other guns could come and go. And that's the way I am playing now.

I have little chance of acquiring a Borchardt. Not zero, but little - if for no other reason than I'm one of those "Even if I can afford it, I can think of better things to spend/save my money on/for." But if the right one came at the right time at the right price, I'd jump!

On occasion I have encountered persons who criticize the complexity and balance of the Luger pistol. I always tell them about the Mars pistol.

The Mars is of great value to the Luger community for how good it makes Lugers look in comparison.