I don't dismiss the optic cut slides, they are great for some and not so much for others (I fall into the later category). I'm far faster and more accurate with open sights in "combat shooting" scenarios than with an optic. Now sitting still doing precision shooting the optic is superior hands down.
Just as with all other guns, money isn't everything. There are $200 9mm pistols and there are $1500 9mm pistols and just because one is cheaper doesn't make it the equal of the other.
I admitted new designs are getting close or equal to the 20 round magazine but as far as I know there is NOTHING in the 5.7 weight class when fully loaded for carrying. Even my P365X with a 14 round loaded magazine is 1oz heavier than the 5.7. Outside of large bore hunting handguns in the woods, who wants to carry around a full size 9mm(example) with 20+ rounds all day....and that doesn't even count carrying spare mags.
I do look forward to seeing/feeling/trying out the new PSA offering. If the trigger is good and the fit in my hand is good I'll probably get one solely for a more precise small game handgun. Put an optic and suppressor on it and it should make a great mid range varmit handgun.