David and All,

I have a Craftsman miter box  that was made by Miller's Falls, a
Stanley 358 (always wanted a 460 but couldn't find one,) and an old
Acme that is about as bare bones as you can get.  I can get a great,
accurate cut with any of the three.  I did have 2 of the Stanley 358s,
but one wasn't quite solid, so I sold it quite some time ago.  Perhaps
the folks that are hung up on Langdons had a Stanley with problems.
Who knows?  But in my humble opinion, the biggest issue is the saw.
Properly sharpened and set, you should get a good cut.  Dull saw isn't
gonna cut it.  (pun intended).

Just my opinion and it is worth what it cost you.....

Bruce Z.
Des Moines, IA