Minor Update
Thanks to everyone who chimed in!
I checked the barrel inside and out best I could by eye and took the gun to the range. I put a 'quick' 250 rounds through it, got the gun hot and then took it home and reinspected. Nothing changed. The gun ran perfect.
I will probably keep...
I just took delivery of a new in the box M&P 9. Before firing I field stripped to clean and lube and found that the barrel was damaged. There is a crescent shaped dent on the side of the barrel.
I contacted CS and they want me to send the weapon back so they can check to see if this is a...
Same Problem
I just took delivery of my M&P 9 and I have this exact same issue (not to mention that my barrel looks like it was thrown down a flight of stairs). I have the Kalifornia 10-round mags and they both have the round detent. They also both have '9s' on the followers although they are...
I'm in the same boat as you. Ordered mine back in October. The last time I talked to someone at Turners they said their rep said June 2013. I'm probably down on the list, but I will post the moment I get any concrete info on a date or if I have it in my hand.
I traded emails with S&W specifically about the California Compliant Shield and they stated that they are shipping them out on a daily basis. That said, I have yet to hear of anyone who has actually received one; private or shops. They also said that the Fall 2013 date on their website was...
Let me apologize in advance for another Shield thread as well as for the limited scope of this thread.
That said, is there anyone out there who has taken delivery (either personally or as a shop owner) of the California Compliant M&P Shield.
I am not asking about Californians who have them...