That is why we are taking opinions. Ultimately, it is your choice. But, you might like to listen to what several other "sensitive" types have to say. Personally, I'm kinda middlin' on the topic. I near gag at the prospect of cutting up a high condition gun of almost any grade. On the other hand, I can't see telling someone not to spend an unwise amount of cash on the birthin' of a fine custom gun from a clapped out gun of most any grade. Oh, there are a few really rare grades of guns that probably ought be only restored to as near former glory as possible, but they are, as I say, rare.