I have both. Actually, I have had one far longer than the other. My LCP has the brushed stainless slide and has always been flawless.
My BG was an early model (EAAxxxx) with all the issues. I sent it back to S&W to be repaired. They decided it couldn't be repaired and would send me a new one...
I was told it wouldn't make any difference - laser model or M&P.
I discussed refund on the first conversation with them 6 weeks ago. They said they couldn't refund.
I'm going to be patient. But, as a S&W customer since the 1960's, I'm going to find it difficult to lay out any more...
My daughter gave me a laser equipped Bodyguard 380 she bought when they were first released. She told me it flew apart when she shot it and had since purchased a Sig P238 because she had no confidence in it for EDC.
I checked and discovered it indeed had problems - the take down pin problem and...