I've HEARD Rugers small guns have a short lifespan. I've got nothing against the little guys as there great for hiding but if the Sigma is your only gun, I wouldn't trade it. The only downside really to the Sigma's are the heavy triggers which is easily (mostly) fixable. Heavy triggers aside there well built, good looking, reliable guns that will serve for years to come. I've got an M&P & Glock and still always bring my sigma to the range (trigger @ 6lbs though).