Thanks for the responses, it is reassuring to get the real world experiences of those who have been there done that.

It sounds like the recommendations would be:

1. Get a steel framed pistol

2. If an alloy framed pistol:

a. Get one with a steel ramped barrel
b. If not a ramped barrel use RN-FMJ or Lead for volume shooting
c. Have the alloy frame hard chromed


Interestingly my PCR and C-100 both have alloy frames and steel ramped barrels.

I believe the new Springfield Compact RO also has a ramped barrel.

Thanks again for the replies.
AJD

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Last edited by AJD; 01/02/15.
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