Anyone notice this issue with their Shield?

[mesinge2]

I tried to make my shield do this and couldn't. But I have 240 rounds through mine already, maybe its a problem with them before they have some rounds through them and I just never noticed. FYI, I am also using a quality pocket holster if that matters. I will continue to carry it!

 

[Storm40]

My Shield does this also but so does my Glock 27 and most of my other striker fired firearms. Careful holstering makes this a non-issue. I have drawn and holstered from a DeSantis Speed Scabbard made for a M&P9c with no problems whatsoever.

 

[kris7047th]

This has been SOooo blown out of proportion that it is silly. My guess would be that S&W CS is just fed up with the phone calls addressing this *issue* making it more difficult to help those who really have a problem.

 

[jfd]

I own a bunch of different brands of guns....and a Shield. I'd like another KoolAid please.

 

[Fercho64]

This has been SOooo blown out of proportion that it is silly. My guess would be that S&W CS is just fed up with the phone calls addressing this *issue* making it more difficult to help those who really have a problem.

If they spend the money thay have the right to question it, If they are fed up they can buy it back or people can take their business elsewhere from here on.

This thread is for those that are concerned, thats it!! If you are happy with the way your gun operates move on and let those who think they have an issue voice their opinion, get some answers and find closure.

All of this attacks and calling people morons and assumptions that they do not know what they are doing because you think they have a live round on the chamber when you dont know jack, you are just assuming that is a live round and are prejudging people, once again assuming they have an agenda.

Just ordered another SHIELD today, But I want to find a resolution to this issue, I can live with it but I feel the gun should not do this. Pulling the slide back 1/2 of an inch and it not going into battery should not be called a self induced flaw. It should slide back in place and self align....PERIOD

Many police officers carry their guns on fanny packs off duty. It should not be mandatory to have an approved holster for the gun to operate properly, because it would not fire. GOT TO BE KIDDING ME.

Proper function of the weapon is co-dependant of a S&W approved holster. DOES NOT SOUND RIGHT

I have spend over $2500.00 in guns in the last 2 months finding the right CC. I love the SHIELD, but I want to find a solutions to this concern.

 

[Fercho64]

Video from last year from another concerned owner with a different M&P.. EXACT SAME ISSUE

[Update] M&P Failure To Go Into Battery Issue - YouTube

 

[IllinoisCCW]

Video from last year from another concerned owner with a different M&P.. EXACT SAME ISSUE

[Update] M&P Failure To Go Into Battery Issue - YouTube

Agree. It's not just the Shield. I own 8 and all 8 do it. I've had several conversations with Smith and other gunsmiths. They don't consider it a defect or a flaw that affects the functioning of the firearm. Keep hoping for a fix but it ain't going to happen.

 

[EvilNuff]

I can replicate the same problem with my Beretta 92FS. Non issue.

 

[IllinoisCCW]

I can replicate the same problem with my Beretta 92FS. Non issue.

Totally agree.

I've got a great solution. Learn the Israeli Draw. Problem solved.

I can guarantee that 99.9% of the people on this forum will never present their weapon in self defense. Put your damn thumb on back of the barrel when holstering like you were taught and stop the bitchin!

 

[jjwhitney]

I've tried to make my shield do this and had a hard time making it happen. Only happened maybe 1 in 5 times. I just have about 150 rds through it, but I'm guessing it will be fine after a couple hundred more rounds. I didn't try it before firing, but if I had to venture a guess it probably happened consistently at first, and will disappear over time. I am still more than pleased with my shield and it will continue to be my everyday carry for the foreseeable future. I am still confident enough in its reliability to bet my life on it.

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[Fercho64]

I've tried to make my shield do this and had a hard time making it happen. Only happened maybe 1 in 5 times. I just have about 150 rds through it, but I'm guessing it will be fine after a couple hundred more rounds. I didn't try it before firing, but if I had to venture a guess it probably happened consistently at first, and will disappear over time. I am still more than pleased with my shield and it will continue to be my everyday carry for the foreseeable future. I am still confident enough in its reliability to bet my life on it.

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Did you have your clip loaded in the SHIELD??

 

[Fercho64]

Agree. It's not just the Shield. I own 8 and all 8 do it. I've had several conversations with Smith and other gunsmiths. They don't consider it a defect or a flaw that affects the functioning of the firearm. Keep hoping for a fix but it ain't going to happen.

May be its the nature of the beast. I am so convinced that the issue is with the spring on the extractor. Need to get me another spring soon.

 

[Fercho64]

Totally agree.

I've got a great solution. Learn the Israeli Draw. Problem solved.

I can guarantee that 99.9% of the people on this forum will never present their weapon in self defense. Put your damn thumb on back of the barrel when holstering like you were taught and stop the bitchin!

I had to use my weapon 15 year ago to prevent bein carjacked and discharge it. Sometimes there is no time for no Israeli draw. Wonder if George Zimmerman pulled that one when his head was being banged on the concrete.

 

[Lee in Quartzsite]

Did you have your clip loaded in the SHIELD??

It's a Magazine, not a "Clip"

May be its the nature of the beast. I am so convinced that the issue is with the spring on the extractor. Need to get me another spring soon.

What are your qualifications to make such a statement??

I had to use my weapon 15 year ago to prevent bein carjacked and discharge it. Sometimes there is no time for no Israeli draw. Wonder if George Zimmerman pulled that one when his head was being banged on the concrete.

More information than we need to know and why off the topic. Why not put your computer on Standby and give it a rest! This issue has gotten way out of hand and some of the comments being made here are just plain ridiculous!

 

[kris7047th]

Did you have your clip loaded in the SHIELD??

You do mean *mag* not clip

 

[kris7047th]

May be its the nature of the beast. I am so convinced that the issue is with the spring on the extractor. Need to get me another spring soon.

I have a better idea. Why not find a different pot to stir?

 

[Reggie Dunlop]

I've got a great solution. Learn the Israeli Draw. Problem solved.

Now that's funny right there that is. It don't matter who you are that's just funny!
It should be called "Idiotic Draw", or "Get yerseff killed draw", or even "I wish like hell I had thought this through before I did it draw".

 

[greybeard43]

Get yourself a revolver, hold it in such a way that the flame from the gap cuts your finger in two, then sue S&W for a faulty weapon. Oh yeah do it on national tv. There is no such thing as an idiot proof weapon. Lube it properly like in the instruction book, use prudence when holstering and for gods sake don't carry a pistol in your pocket without a proper holster. As I see it, the gripe has to do with holstering not unholstering as in self defense. I guess if you see a threat you grab your pistol and shove it in the holster then pull it out quickly. The whole thread seems to me a non-issue.

 

[Fercho64]

You do mean *mag* not clip

You are correct mag!

 

[Shielded]

I've watched this thread from the start and at first was concerned, but as time & posts have continued I no longer am. As it is has been said to me it is a non issue. Too many other guns can produce the same behavior. So for me I'm more interested as to when I can finally get to the range, and also get some extra mags. For me this topic is so done.