Shield .45 back at the Mother Ship

[Hunter8282]

We'll my Shield .45 arrived back at the mother ship today.

I was continuing to have nose down stuck rounds stuck in the mag FTFeeds. But then a new problem came up. My Shield has factory night sights, and the tritium vial in the front sight broke loose and was walking itself out of the front sight post. The "white" dot ring also came of when I tried to push it back in.

I guessing they'll throw a new front sight on there, and also hoping they can fix the FTFeed nose down rounds stuck in the mag issue.

 

[GKC]

I hope they fix it up for you. Please post your results.

 

[ScaryWoody]

Let us know what they fix for the nose dive, if they tell you. Do you have the new version followers for the magazines?

The original followers are poorly designed. The front edge drags especially around the release slot. I filed mine down so the slot and the follower passed without drag.

 

[Hunter8282]

Yes I had the new style followers from the factory. Not sure what's up with the front sight. It was sticking out about twice that far before i noticed it.

 

[dualsportdaddy]

Just sent my new Shield with night sights, no safety back to the factory, Out of the box the front night sight was not lighting up. Its still at S&W for repair/warranty. It was sent in 12-4-17.

 

[Rastoff]

I'm sorry you had to send it back. I hope it comes home quickly.

 

[bigbob76]

Mine went back for some premature slide lockback and problems feeding some ammo. S&W dealt with it promptly and I was very satisfied when I got it back.

 

[dualsportdaddy]

I hope S&W fix all things that people are having trouble with while they have my shield 45 in for front sight repair/warranty. I haven't shot it yet.

 

[andyo5]

I think I can see the top round in your first photo is already nose down in the magazine. Looks like a magazine lips problem.

 

[Hunter8282]

I think I can see the top round in your first photo is already nose down in the magazine. Looks like a magazine lips problem.

That's how it jammed. Slide is partially forward pressing the case rim. Pull the slide back and the round will pop up an feed fine.

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[Operator 203]

I have been having the same feed issues with my 45 Shield. I have had it for over a year and have shot over 1K rounds of factory ball thru it. It’s been back to S&W twice for feed issues. The first time they replaced the RSA. The second time it looks like they slightly throated and polished the barrel. I have also replaced the followers with the newest version. I still get an occasional FTF/nosedive which usually happens on the second or third round in the magazine. I noticed last night that Wolff Gunsprings is now offering extra power magazine springs for the 45 Shield. I ordered some for my 6 round magazines to see it that will correct the issue.


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[Hunter8282]

Just got FedEx notification this morning. Looks like it's on it's way back. No idea what they did or didn't do to it. Should arrive Monday.

 

[striker56]

I have been having the same feed issues with my 45 Shield. I have had it for over a year and have shot over 1K rounds of factory ball thru it. It’s been back to S&W twice for feed issues. The first time they replaced the RSA. The second time it looks like they slightly throated and polished the barrel. I have also replaced the followers with the newest version. I still get an occasional FTF/nosedive which usually happens on the second or third round in the magazine. I noticed last night that Wolff Gunsprings is now offering extra power magazine springs for the 45 Shield. I ordered some for my 6 round magazines to see it that will correct the issue.


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I have the same problem, interested to know if the new mag springs help.

 

[Fepa13]

Sorry to hear about your handgun. I really want to trust the 45 shield enough to carry it off duty. It’s a flat and accurate gun that shoots so mildly for its size and caliber. Unfortunately, it seems some of these problems are surfacing after several hundred rounds. I’m trying not to be overly critical. Hopefully it works out for you.

 

[swsig]

I have a Shield .45 that had failure to feed problems. They went away completely after I got the new followers and started to polish the lower feed ramp. Since then, I have shot over 600 rounds of both FMJ and HP without a failure of any kind. I use a mild car polish and use it every time I clean. It only adds a minute or two to the maintenance procedure. It's important to polish both the lower ramp, and the wall just below it. Bullet tips tend to hang up where the ramp and the wall intersect (as the photo in Post #4 shows), but polishing seems to help them slip by. Try it when you get your Shield back. It's quick and easy to do, and it couldn't hurt.
Good Luck!

 

[mattwings]

I have shot maybe 600 rounds through my Shield .45 zero issues and I am very confident in it. I think it is mostly a luck of the draw issue. I had a Ruger SR45 that I loved, it went back to the factory twice for fte, third time fixed the issue, but was never was 100% confident in it. Finally got rid of it, but so many people had great results with them.

 

[striker56]

Cleaning the mags with Rem Oil helps.

 

[OkSlin]

I have shot maybe 600 rounds through my Shield .45 zero issues and I am very confident in it. I think it is mostly a luck of the draw issue. I had a Ruger SR45 that I loved, it went back to the factory twice for fte, third time fixed the issue, but was never was 100% confident in it. Finally got rid of it, but so many people had great results with them.

I have had the same results with my 45. I keep hearing all these things and especially the guide rod problem. I can't decide to whether to just keep carrying it or swap out the guide rod.

 

[Operator 203]

I have received the extra power magazine springs from Wolff. I called S&W to purchase a new RSA (have about 1100 rounds down range). They said they will send one for free. I have been waiting about 10 days do far. Once the RSA is received I will test fire and report the results.


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[Dvan34]

I have a Shield .40. I just replaced the recoil spring and rod with a DPM three piece (springs) rod assembly. A bear to install. They send two springs, a shorter one and a longer. Either can be installed. I believe they recommend the longer. Although the shorter was a 'bear' to install. It shoots much faster now especially with double tap. The DPM reduces the recoil. They make the assemblies for nearly all semi-autos. Still has a bit more recoil than I care for. I was shooting 165 gr. new American Eagle Syntech during my qualification last week. Will have an armorer install the long spring in a week or so. He said the DPM recoil assembly protects the slide and such from damage.