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Old 07-09-2017, 09:04 AM
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Hello everyone, my names Shawn, from Southern Illinois.

I came to this forum because I own a few S&W firearms, and am always looking for more information.

I own a S&W M&P 15 that I ended up taking the D-Ring type forearm off, and putting a floating forearm with low profile gas block on instead. I do enjoy it more, I guess I prefer that look more? But I've gotta say, do they taper and tack weld that gas block on? I had the worst experience getting it off, actually ended up putting it on the vice and cutting it off (unfortunately).

I also own a S&W Shield in .40, which I actually ended up looking at for well over 6 months before I ended up finally getting it. I find it to be fairly comfortable, and it works well for my CC.

Those are the only two I own that are S&W, but I'm actually quite proud of them, and I'm now looking at revolvers.

I work as an EMT in Illinois, and have been for some time now, I enjoy my job a great bit.

But anyways, that's me.
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Old 07-09-2017, 09:25 AM
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Old 07-09-2017, 09:41 AM
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Old 07-09-2017, 09:43 AM
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I still carry at times my SW40c which I retired with.
This is the EXACT pistol that Glock sued Smith & Wesson over and won.
It still fires perfectly and holds lots of rounds!
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Old 07-09-2017, 10:03 AM
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If GLOCK sued S&W, are they no longer able to produce said weapon? I'm guessing it's a patent that was violated? Interesting, I'll have to do a little research on the matter. I've owned a GLOCK 22, 4th gen, but I really really disliked the ejection of the spent casing..
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Welcome and thanks for the path you have chosen.

My wife's family currently has 10 first responders including 4 FF/EMT's.

Be safe and keep your Narcan handy.
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Welcome and thanks for the path you have chosen.

My wife's family currently has 10 first responders including 4 FF/EMT's.

Be safe and keep your Narcan handy.
it's really sad that I know what you mean quite well by that last statement..
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