My daily carry gun is a Colt 1911. I carry it daily, every day. I bought it new in 1956, from Krasnes Hardware in San Diego. It is on its 3rd barrel, wore out 2. It has never failed me. I do not own any "modern" production Smith and Wessons. I do own a number of non suffix Smiths which have also served me well. I have owned and sold Colt revolvers. I prefer Smiths.