coping the original vintage lens and prisms from all the scope is really exp$$$$$$ (m19, m38 ect,....) off the shelf stuff is going to be a real hack job... i chose to have them clear so you can look thru the scope sticker or a clear view str thru....Your kits are amazing! Is the lack of magnifying due to it being hard to source glass elements? I can't imagine it being easy to find them. Optics are obviously expensive. Someday soon, I'll be diving into your steel pieces for a build. I can't wait!