Im 53 and one of the things that attracted me to S&W firearms is the superb craftsmanship that you can touch and feel when you handle them. I have respect for a well made tool and if I am going to spend my hard earned money on a firearm I want to be able to have that experience. Sorry, but plastic guns just don't do it for me, not bashing them, they have their market, I'm just not part of it!!!