Thread: Just Lucky?

I have read so often about people having trouble with their firearm/ammunition...........granted, I don't shoot 10,000 rds. a year, or even 6000 rds. a year.....but in my 30+ years of off and on shooting, I have yet to have an ftf, fte, ft fire, with any firearm. I have owned Beretta's, Ruger's, S&W, and some were revolvers. I have used many types of ammo, in different calibers, in different firearms. I stay away from the "cheaper" ammo, just because I think it's worth the extra $$$$$$ to use a better quality ammo, and help avoid problems. I always start with a clean and lubricated firearm, and I always clean it immediately, upon returning from the range. I always bump up my springs in all of my semi autos, and use a stainless guide rod. I also, once in a while, clean my magazines. If I store one for a time, say a year....I take it out and lube it every three mths. or so. Am I just lucky, or do the combo of all these things really make a difference? I tend to think that they do to a point, but there must be some luck involved. Knock on wood.........