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The range I frequent bans steel cased ammo, so I asked why. Their explanation was that often steel cased ammo actually has steel in the bullet itself as well, which will cause it to chew up their backstop as steel doesn't deform as easily as lead. I decided to test this theory with the Russian surplus 7.62x39 that I was wanting to shoot. I removed one of the bullets from the casing, and sure enough, it stuck to a magnet. Not sure if this is the only reason, but it's the one I was given, and it seemed to check out.

KHickam wrote: There are leanings towards an M&P9 because of the familiarity I have with the weapon - However, the trigger absolutely sucks. Yes, I know I can put an APEX in both guns and I may - but it would require me altering the weapon as designed and could (maybe be okay) open me up to liability or void the warranties.

I went through the same thought process, as I had an M&P Shield and was looking for larger gun. I ended up getting a Gen 4 G19, and I have not regretted it for a second. It's a great gun, and mags and accessories are plentiful. I still think it's an ugly gun, but I didn't buy it to look pretty. Price and availability of ammo was definitely a factor in my decision as well.