If you are shooting cheap ammo chances are your weapon will malfunction. I own a BG .380 and shoot quality ammunition through it with great results. I realize that the current price of ammunition has shooters looking for less expensive products, but a little more money may save you a whole lot of frustration. Some of the ammo mentioned is dirty and corrosive. My BG .380 is a great weapon and I am confident that as long as I clean it and fire quality ammo through it, I will have no problems . I do have one complaint. The laser buttons are extremely hard to manipulate. I really don't use them and realize it is marketing on the part of S&W, but I thought I would mention it.