I usually hear that the full hook joint of Browning O/U shotguns is stronger than the bifurcated lumps design used in many other shotguns.

In real life though, would you say there is an advantage in longevity to the Browning system? Meaning do guns built with a full hook take longer to go off-face?

Assume we are comparing well built guns, such as a Citori to a Beretta 686.

Thanks.