If 90% of any companies products work just fine and 10% give problems they would quickly get a reputation as junk. And rightly so in my opinion. Not talking about any brand in particular, but even the worst companies are probably better than 90%. If you get a good one, then you have a good one. But lots of guys, myself included, would be reluctant to buy knowing we had a 10% chance of a lemon.
Other factors to consider when choosing any budget gun. Most work just fine when new, it is long term durability that is often sacrificed. As is long term value. A budget gun that sold new for $200 twenty years ago might still bring $200 today. A S&W that sold for $400 twenty years ago will likely bring $500-$600 today used. Which one cost more in the long run.
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