I do not want to be misleading here, but I do own a couple stainless pistols. I am not against the use of stainless, but prefer a rich polished bluing, and a quality piece of walnut. I just do not think the appeal is there. Now a couple answers said todays firearms are the best for reliability. That may be so, and maybe relates more to pistols. Tough to beat a Mauser or Sako action in a rifle for reliability