I too have been running a GSG 1911 hard and with 7 magazines I shoot hundreds of rounds everytime out at the range. Over 7000 and still shooting. There a few sites offering various upgrade parts for the gun ZR tactical and CW acessories are 2 of them. This upgrade ability could be an interesting facet for younger people as most things are now modular offering young people customization and or upgrade to thier guns or objects. Just know as other people have said its not an hierloom gun its a use it up and enjoy it gun.