I'm not surprised to see the RG, Jennings, Clerke, etc.
In fact, I can remember when a local discount store used to put the Clerke's on sale for $13, your choice of .22 or .32.
But, I am surprised to hear the stories about the Smith's, Colt Series 70 and the Ruger MKII. I've put thousands of rounds thru mine and never had a problem.
I think what this proves is that just like cars, some guns are made on Mondays.