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 08-22-2012, 03:37 PM
Joeah Joeah is offline
Member
Stiff Safety on Shield 9MM Stiff Safety on Shield 9MM Stiff Safety on Shield 9MM Stiff Safety on Shield 9MM Stiff Safety on Shield 9MM  
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Texas
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times in 1 Post
Default Stiff Safety on Shield 9MM

Hello all,
I just purchased my M&P Shield 9mm and, although I have had many semi-auto pistols with a safety, I find that the thumb safety is very very stiff.

Without shooting the Shield yet, I thought I would poll other Shield owners to see if they had the same experience with safety stiffness. I can take the safety off without an issue. It is when you put it back in safe with the left thumb, after shooting, is where I see the problem. It is so stiff I either have to re-adjust it in my hand or use my other hand to put it back in the safe mode.

I worked with .45 semi-autos for over 27 years and have a Ruger SR9, both with safety. There is never an issue of re-engaging the safety.

Does it need to be shot and clicked on and off over and over to make it smoother/easier? What are your experiences? I would rather not send it back to the factory since it is so hard to find.

Thanks
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 08-22-2012, 04:28 PM
RobzGuns's Avatar
RobzGuns RobzGuns is offline
US Veteran
Stiff Safety on Shield 9MM Stiff Safety on Shield 9MM Stiff Safety on Shield 9MM Stiff Safety on Shield 9MM Stiff Safety on Shield 9MM  
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Texas
Posts: 2,878
Likes: 1,668
Liked 2,344 Times in 1,110 Posts
Default

It'll loosen up a bit with exercise, but I'd much prefer a safety that is harder to engage than disengage.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 08-22-2012, 05:08 PM
RIDavid RIDavid is offline
Member
Stiff Safety on Shield 9MM Stiff Safety on Shield 9MM Stiff Safety on Shield 9MM Stiff Safety on Shield 9MM Stiff Safety on Shield 9MM  
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 66
Likes: 18
Liked 10 Times in 6 Posts
Default

I only really use the safety when my daughter shoots. It is stiffer than some but I think on a carry gun people prefer that. I'm sure it will get easier with break in.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 08-22-2012, 06:41 PM
Maddmax's Avatar
Maddmax Maddmax is offline
US Veteran
Stiff Safety on Shield 9MM Stiff Safety on Shield 9MM Stiff Safety on Shield 9MM Stiff Safety on Shield 9MM Stiff Safety on Shield 9MM  
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: N.E. Iowa Boondocks USA
Posts: 2,888
Likes: 5,524
Liked 1,597 Times in 993 Posts
Default

Mine's equally stiff both ways. Which I highly prefer. No worries about it coming off by accident if stuffed in a pocket or purse.

It IS stiffer than my other larger handguns (that do have thumb safties),but for it's size it's better than too soft.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 08-22-2012, 07:06 PM
Joeah Joeah is offline
Member
Stiff Safety on Shield 9MM Stiff Safety on Shield 9MM Stiff Safety on Shield 9MM Stiff Safety on Shield 9MM Stiff Safety on Shield 9MM  
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Texas
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times in 1 Post
Default

Thank you for your responses. I was not sure why it was that way. I qualify at my former PD each year and we have to put it back on safe before we holster after each shooting drill. So I didn't know if I should have it sent back or looked at.
Thank you again.
Joe
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Full Size M&P Thumb Safety is Not Stiff Zebra War Wagon Smith & Wesson M&P Pistols 18 02-05-2017 03:21 PM
Stiff Safety dg255 Smith & Wesson M&P Pistols 8 07-26-2013 07:23 PM
BG 380 stiff safety lever Texas Roots Smith & Wesson Semi-Auto Pistols 8 04-30-2013 10:23 PM
BG380 Thumb safety too stiff? Josh M. Smith & Wesson Semi-Auto Pistols 3 08-18-2011 06:50 PM
mod41 safety too stiff crsides Smith & Wesson Semi-Auto Pistols 9 04-30-2011 01:14 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 11:57 AM.


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