Back in time the only pistols designed around the .40S&W were the HK USP, the SIG-Sauer P229, the S&W Sigma and a couple others. I think the .40 Glocks proven themselves as well as the steel framed EAA Witness (Tanfoglio).
Ruger American, Remington RP, Beretta APX, Pardini GT40, Grand Power P40, Mauser M2, Steyr M40 look like pretty sturdy designs to me.
Ruger American, Remington RP, Beretta APX, Pardini GT40, Grand Power P40, Mauser M2, Steyr M40 look like pretty sturdy designs to me.