If you spend a little time looking, you'll find a used 92FS for about $300, and there might be 50 rounds through it. Sometimes, they come with the box of 50 rounds that the guy got when he bought the gun, and there are ten or fifteen rounds missing.
MIM parts are standard on all Smith and Wesson guns, and all Kimbers. I don't like the technology myself, but it wasn't invented for gun makers and apparently, it works.
Beretta switched to a plastic trigger and a plastic guide rod. Both parts are easily and cheaply replaced. If you want a new one, you better get it soon. They're getting hard to come by.
Not doubting you but I'd be interested in seeing a source for this remark. Thinking of a 9mm but wondering what's the best deal for a dual role home defense and (lots) range shooter - no point having an HD piece if you're not very familiar with it IMHO. Thanks.