i have no problem with the ethics, as they cant be hidden from ever being a drill rifle.
more work then its worth do remove the stainless weld, i can spot even the best redo.
personally i have had hundreds of A3,s in my hands, and have yet to see a cracked receiver edge, same for a 1917, not saying that they didnt happen, i have yet to see one.
and have yet to see a recovered A3, even one done poorly fail, not that they wont, just havnt seen one, not even pictures.
would like to see one if somo one has pics.
i personally own and shoot recovered drill rifles, and one in 338-06 imp. and another in .35Wh, imp.
not one issue as of yet.
and iv sold recovered drill rifles and advertised them as such, and went over what they were, and how i repaired them, and most buyers were ok with what they were, if not,i have nonDP rifles available for more money.
we cant control what anyone does with anything, as its buyer beware, just educate yourself, and know what to look for, and dont blame anyone but yourself when you buy something without doing the research.
on the old Joustericon, i posted pictures on how to spot a receovered DP reciever.
if i have time. ill post them a again.