I can only say that based on my time in Peru, if the pistol is as-unreliable-as every other aspect of "life" that I regretfully experienced in country, I would not be too worried about facing it. I would be worried about using it.
I will not tolerate that kind of comments about my country. Edit that RIGHT NOW. If you didn't like your visit, you are the one missing out.
MODS: Please, I don't think you would tolerate that kind of comments if someone was referring to the USA.