I've had my Ruger SR9 for quite a few years now and tried 3 other major names when I bought it. Liked the feel and balance and that it was made in Arizona USA. No foreign parts. All American. I'll probably keep it the rest of my life and then pass it on to my son, daughter, grandkids, or great grand kids.
I have guns that were passed down to me by my great grand father from the late 1800's and they will get them too.