This is my first post, and my 3rd. S&W purchase.

Purchased BG 380 today and found problem field stripping. Seems the take down would only go down to about 5 o'clock when trying to push it with my fingers. Called S&W and they said the spring was stronger than the original BG380's were because owners had complained about the lever was too loose. I used the plastic end of a screwdriver to force it to 6 o'clock and all went well. Putting lever back in was a little tough too. Maybe this SN EAJ**** BG has had this particular problem solved. Now to the range to test for shooting problems.with Winchester metal jackets and Hornaday Critical Defense hollowpoints.

I'm happy to have found this forum, you guys rock.