I checked M-PPistol.com and I found two threads about broken strikers. ONe was started by a guy by the name of CK1 (CKONE, same guy?). That doesn't mean the problem doesn't exist but I would suggest it is a lot more rare than suggested. Glock has also redesigned a few of its parts to address failings. I wouldn't fear the reliability of my M&P any more than I would a Glock. Mine is an earlier model with over 5000 rounds through it. I haven't had any problems other than a slide stop spring that has lost a little tension. S&W is fixing that. Other than that I have had a total of 1 stoppage in over 5000 rounds. I can live with that.