Make or break characteristic of a gun. What's your dealbreaker?

[surferdaddy]

Slide mounted, up for fire, manual safeties. Just don’t need to complicate my training anymore.

surfer

 

[kidneyboy]

My dealbreaker is always ergonomics. CZ's are an example of a seemingly great gun that doesn't fit my hands at all.

 

[ilbob]

Biggest deal breaker for me is if it mechanically safe and functional. If not, I am uninterested.

 

[hemiram]

My big one is reliability. It has to be dependable or it's just an anxiety generator.
If it "Limpwrists" after it gets broken in, it's gone. If it's a 1911, I pass it up, if it says "GLock" on it, I walk on by. Same goes for most all Polymer guns, regardless of brand. I do own a couple, but even the best one, by a mile, a custom CZ-P07, doesn't do much for me in the way of caring about it.
If it's a steel CZ or clone, I say, "Hi there!", Same goes for Beretta 92's and clones, and Sigs. I like them a lot.

 

[MilesR]

I would have to say reliability #1 then grip #2.

If it's a Glock or XD I'd pass on both regardless.

 

[Jeb Stuart]

If it is going to be a carry gun, I avoid light striker fired triggers. Do not need a light Crisp pull,not interested in short resets, prefer a smooth DAO unless it is a target gun. Rugged build quality, must be able to handle a lot of rounds down range. Must have a steel sub- chassis for anything 380 and above. (No aluminum alloy) Prefer a modular grip.Must be lightweight and easy to carry, not interested in high round count.Reliability.

 

[HisSoldier]

Plastic ("Polymer" for the self deceived) or white metal (Aluminum or Zamak), and in a 1911, MIM parts unless it's really low priced. My guns are treasures to me, they are mostly well made weapons, and they stay in my safe unless I'm at the range.

My carry gun has both plastic and white metal and is a throw away gun.