I didn’t make a statement that higher cost always equals higher reliability, I only stated the question should cost be the principle decider for something you may be betting your life on. I personally believe reliability should top the list, but that’s just my personal preference.NcongruNt wrote: While your assessment is generally true, higher cost != higher reliability. In some cases it does, in others not so much. "Performance" and customization play a huge factor here, and I do not find it an unreasonable expectation to expect a $700 pistol with no special features or performance modifications to be reliable for carry duty.
Of course I think it’s prudent to spend the least amount of money required to obtain a reliable pistol, but not less…
Since I own a G23. G19, and a G26 it would seem I agree with your comments above. I very often carry the 19 and the 26. I’m not as impressed with the 40 Cal as I thought I would be, so it spends a lot of it’s time in the safe…NcongruNt wrote:
In another example, Glocks are known for being reliable guns. They are a favored gun of law enforcement agencies and officers who trust their lives to them every day. Pretty much any of their models can be had for less than $600, plain and stock.
Both are good options...