Because you aren't willing to settle for second best. Or are you? I'm not sure why people try to rationalize the price. I'm just glad they don't cost even more.
People used to pay over $200.00 for them on e-gay.
It's the key piece that makes the gun truly durable.
Even in temps so low that non-reinforced polymer front tabs would be (AND ARE) prone to snapping easily.
Bottom line, is they are built to military specifications.
Nobody in the US other than Mike D. has come close to their quality.
I like to run 3" magnum for SD, so they are the ones I'll use when my or my girl's liv