I have the SS and the MKII 22/45, and my oldest boy has a Bearcat. The two boys, 6 and 10, put 3 times the rounds through the 22/45 than the SS, or the Bearcat. I've also put a bunch of miles on the atv and motorcycle while packing my 22/45 and never had a misfunction. Of all my handguns the 22/45 would be the first one I would replace if I had to start over.