This whole thread is based on a mistaken premise. SxSs are not more expensive than O/Us. Both appear in just about every price range. The Turkish guns and offerings from Boito etc cover the bottom. Spanish guns like the base grade Ugartechea and some of the utility grade Italian guns are a notch up where the new Ruger comes in followed by the RBL and so on up through Arrieta, Aya on the price ladder. Top end of the price ladder seems to be the O/Us from Purdey,Fabbri and Filli Rizzini and a handful of other British and Italian makers. Just have to purchase within your selected price point.