Originally posted by Soulja
But we're talking automatics here. It's not hard to make a decent revolver, but to make a reliable automatic, thats where smith has its downfalls.
Not trying to pick a fight here, but what is it exactly about the S&W autos that cause you to make such a statement? Granted, first and second generation S&W autos were of questionable quality, but the third generation pistols are a very nice weapon. QC has improved greatly when compared to the first two generations.
I currently carry a model 4006 for duty purposes, and a 3913 for off duty. Both are very reliable, and there are no accuracy problems. For me, the trigger pull on a Berretta 92 style auto is WAY too long in DA. But hey, that's me.
Our weapons policy dictates that the pistol must have an decocker/blocker style "safety" that are found on Smith's and Beretta's. Thus we are limited to those two weapons.
For me, I've been extremely happy with S&W, and I wouldn't look anywhere else.