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I've heard of the Smith's breaking etc... this is second hand so I don't know if it's true or not, but, who knows.
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Seems I recall hearing this when the FBI adopted the round. The guns were getting battered pretty badly and the agents couldn't control the recoil.
A lot of folks claim the 1006 is built like a tank, but I disagree. The Smith semi-autos were very popular when I broke into law enforcement and many agencies issued them during the pre-Glock days. I have seen examples from the 6906 9mm up to the 4506 45acp worn out or broken prematurely, this included a 1076 with a cracked frame. I have also seen the way these guns choke and bobble during inclement weather and when exposed to the elements.
IMO the Smith is desirable because it is no longer made. They were not fabulous or overly desirable when they were new. While the G20 is far from perfect, it is a better choice than the Smith IMO.