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Old 07-09-2009, 01:05 PM
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The problem with threads like this one is that they quickly -- and inevitably -- degenerate into yarns and anecdotes. I don't see how one can measure quality of manufacture until you: (1) define your terms; and (2) come up with meaningful statistics to support whatever conclusion you advocate.

But, when it comes to yarns and anecdotes here's mine. I presently own six Smiths. They were manufactured, respectively, in 1971, 1983, 1988, 2006, 2008, and 2009. I find each of them to be of outstanding quality, well made, nicely finished, extremely accurate, and with a great trigger to boot. I can't honestly tell a difference in quality in these guns, which were manufactured over a period spanning nearly 40 years.
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