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Let's say I have a Glock, an XD or even a USP 30 years down the road. Provided I've taken great care of the gun, theoretically how do you think the polymer will hold up during that time? Does it age and become brittle? Do solvents and oils take their toll on them? The guns are too new for any evidence of this yet, I think...but I'd be lying if I said it wasn't a concern for me when buying an autoloader. For this very reason I'm strongly considering a Beretta 92 or Sig P226 as my next 9mm purchase whereas before the Glock 19 was the frontrunner. I'm not a rich guy. I don't want to spend more than 300 dollars on a gun I'm expected to replace every 10-20 years. I'll also add that this is NOT going to be a carry or a range gun. I'll break it in, clean it up and put it away. Call it what you want, but it will not be a regularly used weapon by any means. I don't foresee more than 1,000 rds out of it in any event. I want a gun that'll go the long haul, provided I take care of her.