[banddr2]

I agree, I have never heard of a cycle life for a P5 or a P38. What is your source, I would be interested to know? The only P38's that had a problem were the 'pre hex pin alloy frames. But as far as the slide and barrel, being a straight recoiling design I would beleive the cycle life would be many times 10,000 rounds.

 

[banddr2]

I would imagine that the manufacturers are very protective of that information. I was involved in a post about someone saying my Kahr PM9 was only good for 25,000, and a factory rep denied that rumor. I really would be surprised if anyone could find the informaiton you seek on the longevity of the P5.