Originally Posted by SMSgt

Sometimes it amazes me that these companies, with so much at stake financially and reputation-wise, turn out items with so many problems. Doesn't anyone do extensive testing anymore? Or is function and reliability based on computer program projections?

What ever happened to taking ten of the firearms, runing 10,000 rds thru each of them, and then tearing them down to see what is right or wrong? Don't say, "Costs," because ammo is cheaper than regaining lost sales and tarnished reputation.