I presume you also removed the magazine? The slides on S&W pistols can be a bit "bumpy" and "rough" during disassembly as they pass over the little levers located near the rear of the receiver. It sometimes takes a bit of effort and the recoil spring guide rod can pop out of that tiny little cut in the barrel and launch itself, so be careful.
__________________
VCDL, GOA, NRA
|