I get that too... I don't carry expensive guns either. I'm kinda cheap (LOL) for one thing and have found exactly what I want without breaking the bank. I think my wife's LC9 and my magnesium Taurus .38spl were bought for under $300 each and the 2 LCPs we have were around $250 each. Granted, prices are probably a little higher now and we shopped around, but still, that's 4 carry guns for $1100. Today's price.. Maybe $1200-1250?.
The Taurus was pooh-poohed by a friend that carries custom .45s, but it does exactly what I want and I could own 6 or 7 of them for the price of one of his custom guns.
Yes, affordable is good!