“S&W has never been know(n) for semi auto pistols...”
I beg to differ.
I have a S&W model 39(-2), the first American 9mm auto developed after WW2.
It is a beautiful side-arm, and has never given me one problem in the 25+ years that I’ve had it.
I also have a Sigma. I consider it a utilitarian side-arm that will do it’s job. Inexpensive, and functional.
Yeah, nevermind the fact that nobody in the entire country makes more of them.