And their operation is as smooth as a hot knife through butter.

IMO kinda like a H-D motorcycle: certainly not the latest technology or the best performer but entirely adequate for the job at hand if you're willing to accept a few limitations.

And also a certain ongoing charisma that carries with it some absolutely IMPECCABLE braggin' rights!

Brent, in your case you might liken it to a slightly-updated BP arm, perhaps a Sharps like yours? Think about it, it's very similar in its own milieu, a truly legendary performer in legendary times.
Regards, Joe

You can lead a man to logic but you can't make him think. NRA Life since 1976. God bless America!