What Is This On My 2.0 Frame?

[Disabled1]

I found it very odd that I learned about the Matrix code on my 1.0 in this forum. I didn't even know it was there, quite honestly. Then, a member here replied to my DETROIT PD M&P post and stated I had an M&P with all of the latest updates because of the Matrix code. I mean, I copied the serial #, which is right next to the Matrix code, but never paid attention to it.
The bonus part was that I learned my 1.0 M&P was made in 11/2015 with all of the latest M&P updates.

 

[jim46ok]

When I Cerakote any firearm with the "Code" I mask it off same as a Serial #.

 

[gwpercle]

That's so when you walk outside your home with your sidearm, a gubment spy satellite can track your every move, I'd put a piece of black electrical tape over it ASAP.

Cut a small square of magnetic tape....from a refrigerator magnet and place over it....better than tin foil.

 

[wingspar]

Time to retire the Blackberry. lol

Never owned one of them either. Blackberries were out long before I knew they weren't something make pies out of and put on ice cream. I have an old flip up cell phone that gets used about once a month to keep the battery charged. I keep it around for emergencies when on the road. I have no use for a smart phone. To be honest, I growled when rotary phones became obsolete until got used to the push button stuff.

 

[Arik]

21st century - the IL is here, gun coding will be the norm and nobody cares what a few guys on a gun forum think... the old days are over.

What's the difference between that coding and scratched parts numbers found all over guns from "the old days"?

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[Disabled1]

Never owned one of them either. Blackberries were out long before I knew they weren't something make pies out of and put on ice cream. I have an old flip up cell phone that gets used about once a month to keep the battery charged. I keep it around for emergencies when on the road. I have no use for a smart phone. To be honest, I growled when rotary phones became obsolete until got used to the push button stuff.

You remind me of my dad. He has said numerous times that the telephone is the worst invention ever made. His current phone is mounted on the kitchen wall, rotary dial, with a 2' cord.

 

[shawn mccarver]

One thing to take note of, it is an identifying mark of the gun. Do not try to remove it. It has the same legal status as the serial number.

Although I agree with the advice not to remove it, I have my doubts about this matrix having the "same legal status" as the serial number - implying that defacing or removing it is a crime.

I would like to see a statute or other legal reference to this. Or, if this is just a personal opinion, or if you are repeating something you heard from someone else, or if it is an agency requirement, I would like to know the source. I have always thought these were for inventory control only - for either assembly or the end-user.

A clarification would be appreciated. Thank you.

 

[Rastoff]

CA PC 23900

Any person who changes, alters, removes, or obliterates the name of the maker, model, manufacturer's number, or other mark of identification, including any distinguishing number or mark assigned by the Department of Justice, on any pistol, revolver, or any other firearm, without first having secured written permission from the department to make that change, alteration, or removal shall be punished by imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170.

Of course other states might be different, but it is definitely a mark of identification. Notice that this code also includes manufacturer's number, name of maker and model.

 

[Rastoff]

Although I agree with the advice not to remove it, I have my doubts about this matrix having the "same legal status" as the serial number - implying that defacing or removing it is a crime.

Well, it took a while, but I did contact S&W. Here is their response:

The dot matrix is the serial number. I do not know of any other information it holds.

Thank you
Kate Fredette
Customer Service

So, it is the serial number. Removing it would indeed be a crime.

 

[bsmiley]

It's not a QR code and your phone won't scan it. Those look like this:

Even so, the matrix on your 2.0 is a scan code. You'd need a special scanner to read it. They will become more and more common as time goes by.

Manufacturing companies use them to track products. It contains information such as serial number, date of manufacture, who made it, what line it came off of and so on.

One thing to take note of, it is an identifying mark of the gun. Do not try to remove it. It has the same legal status as the serial number.

Painting over it with a paint pen isn't allowed?

 

[wingspar]

So, it is the serial number. Removing it would indeed be a crime.

Mmm... That doesn't make any sense to have the scan code say nothing but the serial number right next to the stamped serial number.

 

[RETOKSQUID]

They are on the shields as well, haven't seen any on the revolvers though. Always figured that they were a combination of the sn and parts tracking of the frames.

 

[yellowtr]

I noticed it on my M&P Pro 9mm. So it is just not on the 2.0 version. I will have to check if it is on my Victory.

 

[manderle]

Mmm... That doesn't make any sense to have the scan code say nothing but the serial number right next to the stamped serial number.

For inventory and shipping it's faster and more accurate to scan this than type the serial number in on electronic forms/databases with the risk of "fat-fingering" the serial number

 

[wingriderz]

At least it's a bit more subdued on M2.0's than it is on this Sig.

Uh at least it's not a Big GRIP ZONE on the grips

 

[Arik]

Uh at least it's not a Big GRIP ZONE on the grips

Hahahaha!!!!

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[cervri]

My phone scanned it it said hello with a smiley

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[0849]

My Shield has one too!

I am very glad to see that you are providing equal protection for our feline buddies

 

[Disabled1]

Cut a small square of magnetic tape....from a refrigerator magnet and place over it....better than tin foil.

I live in Avoyelles Parish, but grew up in the BR/Prairieville area. I graduated from St.Amant.
Where in BR are some good indoor/outdoor ranges? I have been gone from La. for awhile (25 years) and am tired of the limited gun ranges here. My family has a lot of farmland I shoot on often, but I like going to a good/nice indoor range every now and again.

 

[Hotshot9]

I live in Avoyelles Parish, but grew up in the BR/Prairieville area. I graduated from St.Amant.
Where in BR are some good indoor/outdoor ranges? I have been gone from La. for awhile (25 years) and am tired of the limited gun ranges here.


Join a local gun club, most have indoor ranges. That's what I did and was the best thing I have done in a long time. Now I shoot more and it's a great place to try out new loads for all my different guns. The best part are the people I have met, and all the activities offered at our club.

I have an indoor range very close to me that I went to often, but $15.00 for 1/2 hour was adding up fast.. Now I drive further but well worth it. I can take my time and focus on shooting and not the clock. Our range is open 24/7.

Good luck and happy shooting!