Three months since I got my new favorite, and we went to the range today for the 7th or 8th time. It shot flawlessly, and since a friend was there with a rest, we tested the sights (eliminating my pistolero skills from the mix). It was dead on at 15 yards.

I then shot about 100 rounds of 230gr ball (American Eagle, Freedom Munitions and others that were in the 45 range bag) and it never hiccuped on its own. I will say that the mags are a tight fit for ball ammo and banging the back of them on your palm after loading them is a must!

I also shot 20 rounds of Federal HST (my carry ammo) and I shot it better than the ball. So I'm at around 750 rounds and no problems.

For what it's worth, my range buddy who is mostly a bench-rest shooter shot it off hand and said "that's sweet". He also let me shoot his recently acquired Model 41 and it was amazing!

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I've had mine about 4 months. It's a nice shooter. 539 rounds through it without a hiccup.

ETA: Oh......I forgot, the recoil spring assembly came apart when I got home from the first range trip, but it's fixed now.

Exactly mirrors my own experience. A little over 900 through it now, the first 700 of ball right outa the box with no takedown , cleaning and lubing, or even a wipe down. Also use the HST's which are equally flawless. Won't be carrying anything else for some time to come. It's a home run from S&W.

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Well look out for this.
Seems several reports of it.
Mine has over 1500 rounds down the pipe.
Shot it last weekend. Took it down as usual.
When I removed the spring biong. SW sending replacement. And Im ordering 2 spares at 6 bucks each. Love it and my 40shield first issue with either.

Had to put my 4516-2 in to service for awhile. A little heavier but close enough dimensions to fit in shield holsters.


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Where did you find the spares? Can you order them on line?

Dang. More Shield RSA drama.

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6.50 from SW.
Call 1-800-331-0852 ext 4125. The part number is 3001613. It is $6.50.

Straight from email response asking SW for the replacement and if I could acquire spares.


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What I thought when I would see these before mine exploded.
Its "drama" til its YOU.
SW seems to know some problems exist
As they send it out simply by you contacting them no ? asked except your name and address.



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Texas40,that 4516 is a great little 45 also. Mine was wrecked beyond recognition in a house fire many years ago and I never replaced it. Wish I still had it. Great shooting pistol.

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Mine has been flawless as well. I thought these things would fly off the shelves and be the major topic for the forum, but I haven't seen that. I've modded every M&P I have with Apex, but the 45 really doesn't need it. The only thing I'd change is night sights, but I'm not ponying up another wad of cash for a one use MGW sight pusher. I already have four for other pistols...