A few days ago, I carried my 4506 in my newly acquired Miami Classic, just for reasons. So, I guess I can be put into the camp of actually using 3rd Gen pistols, at least a little.

Use whatever you want, I for one don't care. However, please don't bring down the collective intelligence of the board by claiming polymer framed pistols are cheap or shoddy. They've obviously proven their worth over the last three plus decades. I choose to spend my own money elsewhere. But, I've been issued them for decades and put them to their intended use and they are excellent tools for an unpleasant job. Admitted bias is one thing, juvenile ignorance really shouldn't be promoted.