I bought my BG w/laser last month (sept. '15) after owning the Shield 9mm with NO problems. Right away the BG exhibited light strike FTF's with Win,CCI, Aquila, Rem, etc. any type of ammo while my Ruger LCP ate all of it including the light strikes and never missed a beat. I took the BG back to the gun shop where I bought it and they sent it to S&W . Judging by the posts over the past 4 years I'm not optimistic. But , hope springs eternal. Does anyone know of a kit or aftermarket "fix" as I really like the size, grip, feel f the gun especially when it fire. If not it will have to go. I'll try for a refund or credit. BTW, I have a collection of Glock, Sig, Walther, Ruger, Beretta, CZ and others in different calibers and not one of them was as unreliable as this little CCW. What's going on Smith ? Love the Shield.