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I'm just back from range. Test fired brand new S&W Shield in .40 S&W. Out of 15 rounds had 2 explosive failures of brass base where extractor contacted brass. Impressive to see but that's what glasses are for. I'm first to admit the ammo was bvac, so once fired brass. I've fired thousands of rounds bvac with no issues. Low power plunking rounds. No indication of hot rounds. Very deep firing pin punch and no bulging and fired brass fell in about 12 inch circle. I didn't have nerve to try Critical Duty which is my carry ammo. Could be ammo but my other S&W. Kimber and Sigs have no problem with this stuff. Anyone hear of this happening with the .40 S&W Shield?
