[Fiji Hill]

A perfectly serviceable .32 revolver can be found in most places for about the price of a good pair of running shoes

Would that be considered "cheap"? One should recall that John McCain wants to ban "cheap" handguns.

[hoosierham]

The only reason to ban "cheap" guns is to disarm the poor.

The technology

[wrench]

Yes, that would be considered cheap because it is inexpensive. As mentioned above, a ban on inexpensive guns intended for self defense is nothing but an attempt to disarm the poor (or financially challenged if you prefer).