Modern handguns generally do not require a significant break-in period due to advancements in manufacturing precision. While older firearms often needed hundreds of rounds to wear in hand-fitted parts and address manufacturing imperfections, today's CNC machining allows for parts to fit correctly from the start. For new off-the-shelf firearms, testing 50-100 rounds of intended carry ammunition is sufficient to ensure reliability for self-defense or duty use, with exceptions for highly specialized custom or competition firearms.
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