Guns dont wear out they get left behind
This video discusses firearm longevity, emphasizing that guns typically don't 'wear out' in the traditional sense but are often 'left behind' due to component wear or the desire for newer models. The speaker, Ben Stoeger, shares insights from his extensive shooting experience, highlighting that high round counts (e.g., 200,000 rounds) on a single pistol frame are achievable with component replacement, such as fitting a new slide and barrel. He notes that catastrophic failures, like broken frame rails, are rare, and that issues often arise with extractors or other internal parts after tens of thousands of rounds, leading to a gun being retired from primary service.











