Yes. Totally mad. Not sure MrB has that 100% right. I can't see why the bezel and lugs on my Alt1 would be hardened (as well as the barrel), and nothing of the front half of the case on SM500.
If I start telling people on here I'll get accused of being a bitter and disgruntled ex employee so I can't be bothered. You can look into it yourself if you want you don't need to believe me but it's all very evident.