They are outstanding pistols. I personally wouldn't feel bad dropping $450 on a lightly used model.
I know what you mean about the hesitation with plastic. It took me some time to get used to'alloy' frames and all the plastic bits in pistols of recent decades. I think I'm even comfortable with the new plastic frame semi-autos and revolvers, and that's not something I would have said a few years ago. They are plenty durable for their intended purposes. I wouldn't build a fence or reshingle a house with one, but they shoot fine.
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