I've owned and shot one regularly since 2008, probablly 3500 rounds through it, no problems yet. a few misfeeds with white box, but thats fmj, everything else cycles perfect, various hollow points, even cheap tulammo. no signs of wear or breakage, i'd say mine is holding up as well as any expensive semi-auto. it accurate enough for self-defense range, inside 2" at 21', ok for a 3.25" barrel. not the thinnest 9mm, but not bad for a double stack, 12 plus 1. i'd also like to try the pt145...