Smith & Wesson Forum

Go Back   Smith & Wesson Forum > Smith & Wesson Semi-Automatic Pistols > Smith & Wesson M&P Pistols
o

Notices

Smith & Wesson M&P Pistols All Variants of the Smith & Wesson M&P Auto Pistols


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 11-08-2011, 03:34 AM
nogoodnamesleft nogoodnamesleft is offline
Banned
Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety  
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Colorado
Posts: 354
Likes: 0
Liked 9 Times in 6 Posts
Default Plugs for removed thumb safety

Hey folks,

I stated in an earlier thread that I removed the thumb safety from my M&P .45 for several reasons a) I'd like to install a CT & B) One less thing to fumble should I need to use the gun in a SD situation.

So, here's the question. I've heard people mention the availability of plugs to fill the gaps left by the safety .... so, where do I get these plugs? I've written S&W, and do understand they are busy, but never got a response. My LGS looks at me the same way my dog does when I show here a magic trick when I mention these things, and I've tried every keyword I can think of @ Brownwells and didn't get the results I was looking for.

This isn't to say they won't have them, I'm just sayin' those fellas have a couple hundred thousand SKUs, so finding the proper one isn't always that easy.

Any ideas?

Best,

Nogoodnamesleft

Tl;Dr - Need plugs for removed thumb safety on M&P .45
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 11-08-2011, 06:36 AM
mcracco mcracco is offline
Member
Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety  
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 160
Likes: 0
Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts
Default

Last item on page for left, right on second page:
Speed Shooter Specialties

Direct to parts:
Product Display

Product Display
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 11-08-2011, 08:09 AM
chuck s's Avatar
chuck s chuck s is offline
Member
Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety  
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Posts: 1,406
Likes: 0
Liked 58 Times in 46 Posts
Default

Nice link!

-- Chuck
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 11-08-2011, 09:34 AM
Bombsaway's Avatar
Bombsaway Bombsaway is offline
Member
Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety  
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 108
Likes: 0
Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts
Default

S&W used to send them for free. When I had the external safety removed from my M&P9c about a year ago, I emailed them and I received a set within a week, free of charge, even though the CS rep advised me not to remove the safety. They must have had lots of requests since then, because I've heard more than one person say that S&W no longer does that.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 11-08-2011, 01:35 PM
nogoodnamesleft nogoodnamesleft is offline
Banned
Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety  
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Colorado
Posts: 354
Likes: 0
Liked 9 Times in 6 Posts
Default

thanks for the responses, fellas!
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 11-08-2011, 06:02 PM
myanof myanof is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Dallas, TX, USA
Posts: 217
Likes: 0
Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts
Default

I just recieved my plugs from S&W at no cost. Call CS, and they will be happy to send you a pair.
__________________
Join the NRA
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 11-09-2011, 12:56 AM
Rebiker1 Rebiker1 is offline
Member
Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety  
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default

I just installed the plugs and I can tell you that it wasn't easy. You have to remove the sear housing block and it is almost impossible to insert the sear housing block after both plugs are in place. I had to insert one plug first, put the sear block in place and then lift the block just enough to have room to insert the second plug. You have to be careful not to lose a couple of springs in the process.
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 11-09-2011, 01:32 AM
Magnumdood Magnumdood is offline
Member
Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety  
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Illinausia
Posts: 271
Likes: 10
Liked 27 Times in 18 Posts
Default Disabling safeties on DFG

I think anyone who disables a safety device on a gun they are likely to use in a defensive manner is making a huge mistake.
__________________
Ralph J.
Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
  #9  
Old 11-09-2011, 01:38 AM
nogoodnamesleft nogoodnamesleft is offline
Banned
Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety  
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Colorado
Posts: 354
Likes: 0
Liked 9 Times in 6 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Magnumdood View Post
I think anyone who disables a safety device on a gun they are likely to use in a defensive manner is making a huge mistake.
Why so? .... My thinking is that its one less thing for me to fumble, and keeping the booger hook off of the trigger along with other standard safety procedures would suffice.

But, even with that said, I'm always appreciative to hear from a real professional.
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 11-09-2011, 01:50 AM
Magnumdood Magnumdood is offline
Member
Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety  
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Illinausia
Posts: 271
Likes: 10
Liked 27 Times in 18 Posts
Default Disabling a safety device...

...or otherwise modifying a DFG is lawyer desert if you ever have to shoot someone. Even if you are/were completely righteous in the use of your firearm, the plaintiff's attorney (you will be sued) will try to convince the jury that any alteration you made to the firearm was in order to make it easier to shoot people with. It's not that simplistic, but you get the idea. And heaven forbid you accidently shoot someone with a firearm that you've disabled a safety feature on. First, you might be lucky to stay out of prison, and second, I don't see how a PI attorney could lose that lawsuit. Since you modified the firearm you can forget S&W testifying for you; the plaintiff's attorney will have a S&W expert testifying against you. That's why they tell you and everyone else, don't disable the safety device. It's a liability nightmare.
__________________
Ralph J.
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 11-09-2011, 01:57 AM
nogoodnamesleft nogoodnamesleft is offline
Banned
Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety  
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Colorado
Posts: 354
Likes: 0
Liked 9 Times in 6 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Magnumdood View Post
...or otherwise modifying a DFG is lawyer desert if you ever have to shoot someone. Even if you are/were completely righteous in the use of your firearm, the plaintiff's attorney (you will be sued) will try to convince the jury that any alteration you made to the firearm was in order to make it easier to shoot people with. It's not that simplistic, but you get the idea. And heaven forbid you accidently shoot someone with a firearm that you've disabled a safety feature on. First, you might be lucky to stay out of prison, and second, I don't see how a PI attorney could lose that lawsuit. Since you modified the firearm you can forget S&W testifying for you; the plaintiff's attorney will have a S&W expert testifying against you. That's why they tell you and everyone else, don't disable the safety device. It's a liability nightmare.
Ahh, gotcha. That makes complete sense and I wasn't looking at it from that aspect. Thank you.
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 11-09-2011, 01:57 AM
xopher88x's Avatar
xopher88x xopher88x is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: New England
Posts: 265
Likes: 5
Liked 28 Times in 20 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by nogoodnamesleft View Post
Why so? .... My thinking is that its one less thing for me to fumble, and keeping the booger hook off of the trigger along with other standard safety procedures would suffice.

But, even with that said, I'm always appreciative to hear from a real professional.
Your thinking is sound from a manual of arms point of view. One less thing to worry about and all that but I believe the professional is referring to the fact that the prosecution now has evidence that you are so reckless that you would go as far as disabling a safety device on a deadly weapon. Hypothetically speaking of course, in a court room after a self defense shooting. Ayoob says it so much more eloquently than I can, I'm just paraphrasing.

Why not just get the model without the safety to begin with?

Well said Magnumdood, that's what I was going for.

Last edited by xopher88x; 11-09-2011 at 01:59 AM.
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 11-09-2011, 07:02 AM
mcracco mcracco is offline
Member
Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety  
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 160
Likes: 0
Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts
Default

Worthy of discussion but you left one thing out; by removing the manual thumb safety and installing the filler plugs you have not changed the design of the gun. You are configuring the the gun without a thumb safety as designed by the mfr and with the mfr's assistance. Big difference.
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 11-09-2011, 06:15 PM
Magnumdood Magnumdood is offline
Member
Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety  
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Illinausia
Posts: 271
Likes: 10
Liked 27 Times in 18 Posts
Default If you have a problem with a thumb safety...

...buy a Glock.
__________________
Ralph J.
Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old 11-09-2011, 08:11 PM
Magnumdood Magnumdood is offline
Member
Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety  
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Illinausia
Posts: 271
Likes: 10
Liked 27 Times in 18 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by mcracco View Post
Worthy of discussion but you left one thing out; by removing the manual thumb safety and installing the filler plugs you have not changed the design of the gun. You are configuring the the gun without a thumb safety as designed by the mfr and with the mfr's assistance. Big difference.
Not in court.

Trust me.
__________________
Ralph J.
Reply With Quote
  #16  
Old 11-09-2011, 08:13 PM
nogoodnamesleft nogoodnamesleft is offline
Banned
Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety  
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Colorado
Posts: 354
Likes: 0
Liked 9 Times in 6 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by xopher88x View Post
Why not just get the model without the safety to begin with?
I bought it from a friend for a s-s-s-s-s-smooooookin' deal.

Also, I'm happy to say I took the advice of a previous poster, called up S&W customer service, and the nice fella on the other end of the phone says 'sure, no problem, lets just get your address and we'll getcha a set out free of charge!' ....

It's been a good gun day, I also got my trigger spring in from Brownwells (WAY faster service than I thought) and got that installed with a bit of patience!

Thanks again for all the help, folks!

Nogoodnamesleft
Reply With Quote
  #17  
Old 02-10-2017, 06:01 PM
smartassjeff smartassjeff is offline
Member
Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety  
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default

UPDATE - On 2-10-17 I called S&W cs and was sent plugs for full size 22 free of charge.
Reply With Quote
  #18  
Old 02-11-2017, 08:41 PM
berudd berudd is offline
Member
Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety  
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 110
Likes: 0
Liked 52 Times in 33 Posts
Default

I'm on the side that this modification would make things difficult for you in the court room if it came to that. But it is interesting that S&W will send you the plugs for free. They are in essence giving their approval of this operation. Seems that would help your case. But who knows. I don't like having a safety on mine and wish I had bought the model without a safety but I think I'll leave mine where it is.
Reply With Quote
  #19  
Old 02-11-2017, 10:32 PM
fallhunter fallhunter is offline
Member
Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety Plugs for removed thumb safety  
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 360
Likes: 1
Liked 54 Times in 37 Posts
Default

I wonder if they would do this for anyone else... Then I could get some other good deals. A couple used onesfor dirt cheap.

Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk
Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
941, glock

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Safety Cutout and Plugs itr674 Smith & Wesson M&P Pistols 4 05-09-2015 02:38 PM
Traded my thumb safety Shield for a non thumb safety. DeeBee Smith & Wesson M&P Pistols 131 02-24-2015 05:51 PM
Safety plugs for 45 Vellary Smith & Wesson M&P Pistols 2 11-21-2013 05:37 PM
WTS: S&W M&P 40 w/Thumb Safety(SOLD) and S&W M&P40C w/Thumb Safety (WITHDRAWN) (AL) cmr0323 GUNS - For Sale or Trade 8 09-03-2011 01:25 PM
Removed manual safety from M&P..I have the plugs.. LevelOne Smith & Wesson M&P Pistols 6 10-18-2010 02:24 AM

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
smith-wessonforum.com tested by Norton Internet Security smith-wessonforum.com tested by McAfee Internet Security

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:34 PM.


Smith-WessonForum.com is not affiliated with Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: SWHC)