Durability: just how tough is the M9?

[Kurtis Dwight Davis]

Broken M-9's come as no surprise to me. I invented the impact resistant/modular design, as evidenced by U.S. Patent 4,458,420. The present form of the M-9 happens to be an ineffecient application of my advance to the art, and is guaranteed to selectively shear metal if enough stress is applied to the hilt. It will be interesting to see what Mr. Bill Porter and/or "Quarterbore" decide to share with you, with regards to information now sent.