You will not damage your gun. In fact, short of using the gun in a manner not intended, it is very difficult to damage an M&P.
Rob and I disagree on this point:
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Originally Posted by robkarrob
I never use the lever.
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I always use the lever.
By using the lever it is impossible to set off a live round. Even if the user were bone headed enough to forget to check the chamber, it can't be fired. Why? Because the sear is down and the striker is not cocked. Thus, the gun won't fire.
I don't use the "pull the trigger" method nor do I teach it in my class. Why circumvent a simple safety? I can move the lever with my pinkie nail, no tool necessary.
People are correct,
if you check the chamber,
if you point in a safe direction,
if you're being conscientious, you won't have an ND. That's a lot of 'ifs'. So, I like the one 'if'. If you move the lever you can take off the slide. I prefer the poka-yoke or mistake proofed way.