Originally Posted by
BufordTJustice
Yeah, except there is NO STANDARD for good enough.
"Good enough" could be absolute shit or high quality...or anywhere in between.
Mil spec provides a known standard. That's why it is important. Failure points can be estimated, service intervals implemented with confidence. If somebody wants to gamble with their own life, I won't stop them. However, on a gun that may defend a life, "shoot it till it breaks" is bad advice. What happens when it breaks when YOU NEED IT TO WORK?