Absolutely right on! The handgun must fire all the time, every time. It must always be reliable. Otherwise, it is of no value whatsoever.
I accept that some handguns require a break-in period.
My R9S proved to be 100% reliable. However, my experience indicated that it must be cleaned and lubed fairly often, even if carried and not fired.
For example, five months between cleanings was not acceptable. I should have known better to carry a pistol in the pocket for that long.
Bill