Having used Model 457 for a long time I have much sentiment concerning Gen III S&W pistols. This budget version made sense to buy years ago when prices for used pieces were very low, but now one might as well buy used Glock 30S instead. The Glock is current model with company backing, spare parts, magazines, holsters,.....The S&W metal-framed pistols were designed to compete with Sig P series pistols, therefore, they had to perform. They were great shooters, but w/o parts and company support as shooters they make little sense today. Frankly, looking at 10xx series prices for ones in top shape I see no sense in picking one up instead of current Sig-Sauer product.
