Well my headaches and frustration with non-functional M&P15ps's is over
. I decided I was done with the Smith AR's when I found an unfired Maadi at a gunshow. I got rid of them to a friend who knows the history and was willing to make a deal. I got the Mini (which used to be mine) and some cash in the deal on the second AR. I've got a Dan Wesson 1911 at the gunshop with my name on it, so the cash will really be nice. I'm very happy to have two reliable rifles finally.