I agree with gman51: a good quality gun shouldn't need a break-in period. My Sigs have run great from day one & haven't missed a beat.

My advice, especially if a gun might be used to save your life -bipedal or wild beast- is always buy the best quality you can afford.

I've never experienced a problem with an S&W semi. They were 100% from the first shot.

Were I able, I'd buy an S&W Performance Center 3" 1911 9MM in a heartbeat with complete confidence in its reliability from its first shot.