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    M&P 40 Failure to feed

    If it occurs randomly and nearly closes, but fails to fully return to battery: Strip it and carefully re-seat the recoil spring assembly keeping it well centered. If it always happens on the last round in the magazine: Disassemble the magazines and flip the mag springs around underneath the...
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    M&P Shield Safety vs. No Safety

    Woman shot by toddler called responsible gun owner by friends, family | North Idaho - KXLY.com This is terrible and was tough for me to read. I posted it because it is relevant to this thread. The handgun involved was a 9mm Shield. A handbag holster inside a zipped handbag was not sufficient to...
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    Starline Brass and the Shield

    Buffalo Bore uses Starline brass and they produce some of the hottest commercial loads out there. I've put quite a few through my .40 shield and never had any bulging of the case.
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    M&P Shield Night Sights?

    If you are interested in a tritium/fiber optic front sight with blacked out rear sight, $36 seems like a bargain...
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    Shield Safety-yes or no

    I totally agree. Just to clarify: when I said "hangs out with" I was just talking about living in the same pile as all the other everyday carry items and getting grabbed on the way out the door. I know someone who does this and he is as responsible as they come. I wasn't talking about cramming...
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    Shield Safety-yes or no

    The Shield is lightweight and thin enough that it could be called a borderline pocket gun. Sometimes pocket guns ride outside a holster. Personally, I always carry mine in a holster and I have to recommend you do the same. At the same time, I understand the utility of having a pistol that...
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    Poll: What is the age of the members on here?

    I just turned 36.
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    M&P shield 40 questions/new guy

    Welcome from New Orleans.
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    Lost Shield Sear Pin - Help?

    Glad you found it. For future referance you can always check here: McMaster-Carr Also, when in need of some hardened steel rod, a cheap set of drill bits will usually do the trick in a pinch. Use one size larger than you need, put the bit in the drill chuck backwards and spin it against some...
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    Holster for shield ???

    I have used several and strongly recommend the Bianchi 100 size 13.
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    Are Shields Prone to Limp Wristing?

    My Shield .40 was impossible to limp wrist and had a few FTF, FTE when it was new. By the time I was proficient with it, the failure rate had dropped to zero.
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    Customer service question

    First, call the number here: http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Category4_750001_750051_757817_-1_757814_757812_image If it is a warranty repair, they will handle it. Otherwise write a letter and ship to the address on the website. If you choose to use ups, make sure to...
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    SW Shield Slide Cracked

    It is my opinion that the product did not leave S&W in that condition. The machine used to produce the slide has a number of sensors that measure the forces in the fixture and cutting piece while the part is being cut. A fracture of this magnitude would most likely cause the machine to stop and...
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    M&P Shield .40 Blow Up

    On my last range trip, I shot up a box of Nosler 200gr hollow points in my .40 Shield. Recoil was quite manageable and my pistol didn't explode. I would shoot 1,000 more rounds of the same with absolute confidence in the firearm.
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    New .40 Shield Jamming

    Strip it and re-seat the recoil spring. Pull the slide back by hand and make sure it goes all the way back without binding. Do it numerous times. It should come back far enough to lock open on an empty magazine. Also, try unloading a full magazine by pushing the cartridges out with your thumb...
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