M&P 9mm ejected shells hitting me

[CSimmsSU]

I recently bought a new M&P 9mm full size. I've put 150-200 rounds through it (Federal range & target 9mm ammo). It is consistently ejecting the shells backwards towards me and either hitting me in face, chest or right arm. anyone else experience this problem or have any suggestions? Is there possibly an issue with the ejector mechanism or possibly just another ammo brand would work? Any help would be appreciated

 

[gregm784]

Mine usually rains about 5 0'clock and 4-5' feet from me.

 

[patbelly]

Mine usually hit me in the head after first bouncing off the range stall partition.

 

[scooter123]

If you are shooting at a range that features lane dividers you are probably catching brass that has bounced off the divider. In that case you may just have to suck it up. However, one thing that may help is to allow more muzzle flip when shooting. While that may seem counter intuitive allowing a bit more muzzle flip can redirect those ricochets off the sidewall behind you.

Note, loosening up on the recoil control to allow more muzzle flip will impact your split times in a negative manner. If you are working on trying to improve your split times at an range with lane dividers you may just have to suck it up and get pelted.

If you are shooting at a range that is open at the firing line you'll want to stiffen up your grip and control the muzzle flip more firmly. Doing this will get the brass moving in a more horizontal path away from you.

 

[gnystrom]

If indoors I would take a step back from the rail. Generally that will redirect the spent case.

 

[CSimmsSU]

Thanks for the help guys. Will try your tips this weekend and see how it goes. And I learned my lesson to not wear a polo shirt as I got some nice hot brass stuck into the collar and have a nice small burn

 

[lotsip]

I just got the same pistol and am having the same issue with my first range sessions, and 115gr. walmart ammo......i am 5-10, 190lbs and am NOT limp wristing, haha, Is this an issue with this pistol? My friend bought the same pistol , the same day, from the same gun store, and never had one shell hit him. *** ??

 

[phlydude]

My M&P40 when setup to fire 9mm will eject WWB all over the place. Backwards, sideways,even stovepipes a couple times. I equate it to the less than stellar ammo.
Setup in .40S&W, it ejects fine...but then again, I've only shot Fed Champion and Alum Blazer


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[Houdini1953]

Not trying to be funny but are you holding the gun sideways and holding it close to your body?

As stated in earlier responses if you are at a range with a divider the ejected casings can bounce off the divider and pretty much go ... well anywhere. If this is the case wear proper attire like a baseball cap and a shirt that isn't open allowing a hot case to get under your clothing.

I was hit by casings twice today but it is part of what happens when firing a weapon of this sort and at a range with a divider that allows casings to go just about anywhere, I have even been hit by casings from an adjacent lane so keep this in mind!

 

[lotsip]

I am NOT at a range with a divider, NOT holding the gun sideways or close to my body.

 

[CSimmsSU]

I am original poster and was having the issues... believe it was just the new gun and now that I have put a few hundred rounds through it, it is ejecting much better. occasional on comes at me but rare now. Lotsip... just keep putting the rounds through it and it should clear up and start ejecting the shells better

 

[lotsip]

thanks so much csimmssu !!.......just what i wanted, another excuse to go fire my new baby

 

[Masterorion9]

I haven't experienced this at all in my pistol. But I'm wondering if the extractor claw has anything to do with this? Sounds like it might not be holding onto the rim of the case enough to eject well to the right. I dunno, not a gunsmith so I can't be sure.

 

[lotsip]

I'm a little new to this, don't even know what an extractor claw is, but, I will find out Also, am gonna call the gun store where i got it, they sell a lot of pistols, they might have an idea.

 

[Basic]

must learn judo !

best block no be there !

no can block ?

 

[lotsip]

Well, I cleaned the new m&p 9 pistol today, very easy to break down, unlike my Ruger MkIII. I bought some 147gr Winchester luger JHP ammo at walmart the other day, we'll see how that works. 147 isn't too heavy for the pistol, is it ?

 

[SGT_Kramer]

No 147 gr is not too heavy. Should do fine and I'm almost positive your problem will fix with more rounds fired also.

 

[lotsip]

Ok, thanks......phew. ! My best friend and i bought our m&p 9's the same day, at the same store......so, we are gonna go to the range together this week, swap pistols for a few mags , to see if its something I am doing wrong, don't think so. (his pistol ejected fine when we shot them for the first time last week)

 

[lotsip]

hmmmmm, decision to make here. S&W emailed me today and offered to "take care of my M&P 9 issue" for me....... What do you think guys, should I run a few hundred rounds through it and see if the problem goes away, or , send it straight to S&W now. I mean, I only have like three mags through it so far.

 

[DocSunShine]

I'd send it to S&W, something is probably out of spec, they aren't supposed to send brass to your face, unless you're right handed and hold the gun sideways...