Another super serious Shield problem! Must read!

[WilliamG]

I tried this with my PM9, and I think there's a WORSE issue with my PM9 than with the Shield!

While you state you can't see the target when you close both eyes, I've noticed after closing both eyes and attempting to pull the trigger that people around me complain about some sort of bird infestation? Many of them yell, "Duck!"

So, yes, while your Shield should indeed go back to S&W, I think my PM9 needs to go back, too, for a geese infestation.

 

[Storm40]

When I try it with mine people say a word synonymous to feces.

 

[wheelgunguy]

Wow, just tried this with my XDM. Both eyes close and I see the target just fine, you really have a problem with your shield.

Just tried it with my XDM and no problems.I think I'm going to remove my sights to give it a sleaker look.Who needs them?

 

[Ranger98]

Coming soon ----------------- our new line of "The Blindside" sights, Three Blind Mice ammo, and Stevie Wonder shooting glasses.

Put me down for the Stevie Wonder glasses !

 

[Lost Lake]

Maybe some of you gun experts can teach us that don't know....

Is the slide supposed to go forward on its own when retracted? Or is it supposed to hang up on something or what?

I've heard it both ways now. Some say the slide should go forward after releasing it, others say it's perfectly normal for a slide to hang up and get stuck in the open and unfirable position.

If it's normal how far back is okay for the slide to get stuck? 1/4"? 1/2"? 1"? How far back should I be able to pull the slide and have it get stuck before I need to send it back for repair? Or is it okay to get stuck anywhere?

If I have to shoot one handed and pull my gun out from under my coat and the coat drags back on the sight and opens the slide a bit knocking it out of battery and rendering it unable to shoot that's perfectly normal?

I think I'd rather have a gun that goes back into battery. But I guess I'm just not as smart as others.

 

[Storm40]

If I have to shoot one handed and pull my gun out from under my coat and the coat drags back on the sight and opens the slide a bit knocking it out of battery and rendering it unable to shoot that's perfectly normal?
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In that scenario your coat would push on the sights or rear portion of the slide and would not knock it out of battery unless you are carrying it upside down which sounds very serious indeed.

BTW, when retracted and let go a slide always goes forward. The condition that we are laughing at is someone forcing the slide to stay open. Properly holstered the "condition" can not happen.

 

[Lost Lake]

BTW, when retracted and let go a slide always goes forward. The condition that we are laughing at is someone forcing the slide to stay open. Properly holstered the "condition" can not happen.

Actually the original post was a man who removed the gun from his pocket and found the slide out of battery. Dozens of others have said their gun does it too. And other manufacturer's guns do it.

So now I ask, how much should a slide stick before it is considered a defect? Many are saying if the slide is opened just a little, like just a 1/4" and it doesn't go back that's not a problem!

Well, how much is?

 

[blujax01]

Ya' know, I have a bunch of defective pennies. They're supposed to land on either heads or tails 100% of the time.

I have found that under certain repeatable conditions I can actually make some pennies (but not all) BALANCE ON EDGE!!!

I cannot make all pennies do this but some I can make do this every time.

I demand someone do something.

NOW!

 

[johnsonl]

I'm shocked! SHOCKED, I say!
It doesn't work with my S&W revolvers. They're so awesome, I can't stop looking at one if it's in my hand!

 

[Penmon]

I knew they were new fangled junk, and this proves it.
penmon

 

[pyper22]

What the heck is going on in the forum? I haven't been paying much attention I guess.

you have just been shielded..

 

[KEN L]

Well, I've read all the posts and have determined the root cause of the problem here is even attempting to shoot the Shield with your eyes open. What WERE you thinking?!! I've very plainly heard it stated by several authoritative sources, since its introduction, that shooting the new S&W Shield is indeed an "Eye Opening Experience"...........

I can't believe I just added this post!

 

[Badquaker]

I'm shocked! SHOCKED, I say!
It doesn't work with my S&W revolvers. They're so awesome, I can't stop looking at one if it's in my hand!

My revolvers all stop firing after 6 shots. What kind of BS is this? If I put in more bullets, it shoots again, but then it stops working again. It is a repeatable defect, and I demand that S&W fix it. How could they have let it slip through QC like this. I'm going to look into a class action lawsuit.

 

[shipwreck]

Well, the Shield is supposed to be the best thing since sliced bread - so, i just tried to slice some bread with it. Damn, it don't work

What's up with that?!?!

 

[COL Jagdog]

I converted my 9 mm Shield to a 5.56 mm -- my gunsmith, Boudreaux, sawed 3.44 mm off the barrel -- can't wait to try it out at the range this Saturday morning.

 

[MaxdOut]

If you can’t solve your problems with force or money, then obviously you’re not using enough…

 

[dts]

Learn to shoot the SHIELD with "both eyes closed" GRASSHOPPER !!!!!!!!!!!

 

[shipwreck]

I converted my 9 mm Shield to a 5.56 mm -- my gunsmith, Boudreaux, sawed 3.44 mm off the barrel -- can't wait to try it out at the range this Saturday morning.

Damn, that's an AWESOME idea. I'm gonna try that.

 

[MilitaryArms]

Interesting problem.

I've discovered a SERIOUS safety issue though. If I pull the trigger, the gun will fire. I'm not kidding, I've tested this extensively and every single time I pull the trigger, regardless if I intend to or not, the gun fires.

To test this theory before posting this, I pointed the Shield at my office wall and pulled the trigger. BLAM! If my dog had been sitting there she would have been dead.

I hope my pistol is a fluke and others don't have this problem. I've contacted my attorney about filing a class action suit should others find their pistol has this defect.

PM me if you have a problem with your Shield firing when the trigger is pulled.

 

[kris7047th]

Interesting problem.

I've discovered a SERIOUS safety issue though. If I pull the trigger, the gun will fire. I'm not kidding, I've tested this extensively and every single time I pull the trigger, regardless if I intend to or not, the gun fires.

To test this theory before posting this, I pointed the Shield at my office wall and pulled the trigger. BLAM! If my dog had been sitting there she would have been dead.

I hope my pistol is a fluke and others don't have this problem. I've contacted my attorney about filing a class action suit should others find their pistol has this defect.

PM me if you have a problem with your Shield firing when the trigger is pulled.

How big is your PM box ? I have a feeling it will fill up very quickly.