Here's a post to show you guys more of the level of detail I am going to in order to get my smartgun as close to screen-accurate as possible.
Here is a comparison photo of the original Vasquez smartgun pre-filming, and what I thought was the 'restored' gun that Prop Store sold a few years ago...
EDIT: this may not actually be the restored smartgun that the Prop Store sold...if so, my mistake...but hopefully still interesting to show how easy it is to overlook all of the details! - Thanks
Quarax for the correction. I can say that at the very least, the rear grip has been changed on the one the Prop Store sold.
Grey Arrow: rear motorcycle/ATV clutch perch and lever have been completely changed
Red Arrow: the gap between the actual MG42 and the rear "block" (rectangular plate) was not maintained
Black Arrow: the rod under the gun now has a different ringed pattern to it
Yellow Arrow: the ammo drum top cover is a completely new build and different shape
Purple Arrow: the mounting bracket for the MG42 rear sight is completely removed now
Green Arrow: the underlying steadicam counter-balance (cylinder-shaped piece) is now gone
Blue Arrow: the welded front grip mount has been completely changed
Turquoise Arrow: the muzzle flash-hider has been replaced (it looks like they casted the original but didn't do a great job)
Most people probably just glance at the prop and don't realize all of the subtle details, which is fine...I realize not everyone is as obsessive as I am. The only time it drives me crazy is when people, who clearly have no idea what the prop actually looks like, comment on considerably inaccurate smartguns with statements like 'nailed it!' etc. I know it shouldn't bother me, but the props I'm referring to are not the work of anyone associated with this forum, so I figured I'd vent (sorry). Ok, I feel better getting that off my chest!