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Old 06-26-2017, 08:52 AM
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I shot about 100 rounds this weekend and when I took the pistol apart I discovered this:
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I did not notice how this was oriented before I removed it. Any idea what is going on here. The pistol functioned perfectly.

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Old 06-26-2017, 08:59 AM
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I shot about 100 rounds this weekend and when I took the pistol apart I discovered this:
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I did not notice how this was oriented before I removed it. Any idea what is going on here. The pistol functioned perfectly.

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I had the same issue with my very first Shield. SW will send you another RSA. I now keep 2 spares in my carry bag. It's not a uncommon problem, easily fixed, and back to a great pistol!
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Looks like the metal they are using can't take the recoil. I'm considering the Stainless Steel upgrade just to feel better about using mine as CCW.
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Maybe the rsa wasn't seated properly before the assembly, I have two shields in 9mm with probably 500 rnds each and a newer 45 with 200 rnds, never had any RSA issues. I will get the SS upgrade whenever it fails.


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I shot about 100 rounds this weekend and when I took the pistol apart I discovered this:

I did not notice how this was oriented before I removed it. Any idea what is going on here. The pistol functioned perfectly.

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Yea thats messed up. Supposed to be flat. Contact S&W and get another one.

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Shield9MM hit it on the head. I live chatted with Customer Service and he stated that it is a result of being installed out of alignment. They offered to send one free of charge and I told them since it was my fault I would be happy to pay for it. They declined my offer and said one will be in the mail, no charge. Can't beat that kind of service.

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Good to hear positive customer services experiences.
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That's messed up, I've never seen an RSA do that. Never had an issue in any of my other polymer pistols, i.e. Glock, Walther and H&K. At least Smith and Wesson is good about sending a new RSA to customers. Hope you get your Shield up and running shortly.
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Just for my education if the spring was misaligned wouldn't the metal be bent in the opposite direction?
Edit: Unless the slide was dragging but there is no indication of this and the function was 100%.

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I take it we don't think that lip is intentional, to help retain the RSA in position ?

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Nope, that lip isn't intentional.
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I'd assume (maybe bad on me) that it wasn't seated all the way, but far enough to function. However, S&W is taking care of it, so good for the OP!
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