I used to use an M&P .45 for bowling pins and steel. I'm a dry fire maniac and broke one striker after another. I switched to a Glock 21FS for steel because all I have to do is a minor amount of trigger work and Warren sights and I'm good to go. M&P .45 I need all the Apex parts, new sights, and still be concerned about breaking something. I have had Glock 21's for years and never had any issues of any kind. I would like to get another M&P .45 because I have never had any .45 that i could shoot as quickly and accurately but this thread is giving me pause. I was under the impression most of the issues had been worked out. Now I'm not so sure. If I wanted to mess around with a pistol I would go back to 1911's.