Currently have 16 1873 style Uberti's, along with many other models, and wouldn't hesitate to buy more. Leaf springs are going to break, always have, always will, but the breakages are usually few and far between. I've had a few trigger springs break over the years, a couple of pawl springs, and one broken bolt just like in Driftwood's bottom picture, but it's not something that's in my mind every time I pull the trigger.