Bought SD40VE, retuning it for a Glock.

[GKC]

If they wouldn't/couldn't fix it I would have got rid of it too and got me a SIG SP2022.

Yet there are plenty who slam the SP2022 guns...most of whom have never owned one, and don't like them because they have a polymer frame and are cheaper than metal SIGs. Personally, while I do like SIGs, I think the SP2022 is one of the best SIGs considering value and function. I have owned several metal-framed SIGs, and one SP2022, and if I was going to buy another SIG today, it would be the SP2022.

 

[45tex]

Most shops have a no return policy. So send it to Smith. It should work when its returned. Working like new guns sell for more money than any broken gun.
Nobody is asking you to keep it. Just exploring your future. If the people you bought it from takes it back, remember their name cause you will want to do business with them again. The seller should help you return the gun at least.

 

[turbo6]

That's too bad.

Most folks have pretty flawless SDs, but with any mass produced product a few are bound to have problems.

I'd ship it to S&W, let them remedy it and take it from there. Same with new cars, I've had cars I bought new and had problems with them with less than 10k miles on the clock! These were reputable companies too...it happens.

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[GKC]

The seller should help you return the gun at least.

If you bought it new, S&W will send you a prepaid shipping label. Just contact CS.

 

[TriumphMan]

That's too bad. Anybody can get that lemon as it's just luck of the draw. I would at least take it back to the Gunshop and see what they can do for you in either having their gunsmith(if S&W qualified) to fix it (OR) have them to at least mail it off to warranty and have repaired by S&W.
Of course, your choice. Good luck.

 

[pvq]

I'm trying to envision what the problem could be? Do you know if the firing pin is being engaged and simply not being released when the trigger is pulled, or is the cycling of the slide failing to engage the firing pin at all?

 

[Bat Guano]

Mostly a wheel gunner here; did my entire career with one with perfect satisfaction. Unfortunately it's not a revolver world anymore. The NYC motorcycle-car chase some time back satisfied me on that point.

I started out with 1911s over 50 years ago; have shot and instructed on all kinds of stuff. I still like a good 1911, but a good 9 with good loads is ok as pistols go. What I will NOT compromise on at all is RELIABILITY.

These days I'm using a Gen 4 Glock 19. My next favorite is a BHP that always works with anything for pleasure shooting.

Whatever it takes.

 

[AWA]

Kudos to Advanced Weapon Systems in Baton Rouge, La! We took the gun back to them and they checked it, it failed to engage the firing pin the 3rd time they tried to dry fire it. They took it back and sold me a Glock at a discounted Price. If you live in that area of the country go see them. They did me RIGHT!!

 

[JWH321]

Kudos to Advanced Weapon Systems in Baton Rouge, La! We took the gun back to them and they checked it, it failed to engage the firing pin the 3rd time they tried to dry fire it. They took it back and sold me a Glock at a discounted Price. If you live in that area of the country go see them. They did me RIGHT!!

Well done AWS. Its always good to see a business that treats its customers well.

Good luck with the Glock. They are fine guns. Which one did you get?

 

[AWA]

I got at 27 gen 4, and I gave my 23 to my wife. We are both happy

 

[NYnewbie]

Sorry to read about your problem. Any manufacturer can have a lemon once in a while. That said, Glocks are fine pistols too. Enjoy and be safe.

 

[HalfStack]

At least you did well but you could've got a Sig P250c for less than a Glock. Mine did me well and I'd put my life on it.

 

[terryandtobi]

Extended slide lock replacement

Doe's anyone know if there is a video out to show how to replace the stock slide release lock for a extended slide release lock,Thanks for your time.

 

[GKC]

Doe's anyone know if there is a video out to show how to replace the stock slide release lock for a extended slide release lock,Thanks for your time.

Welcome to the forum.

If you are asking about an extended slide release for the SDVE pistols, I don't believe there is one. I'm not certain, but I don't think the slide releases for Glock pistols will fit.

Now, if you are talking about the take down lever, there are options available...the extended take down levers made for Glock pistols will fit the SDVE pistols. Galloway Precision makes a good one, since the bottom of the lever is wider than the top, and that makes it easier to pull down.

Here is one video that I found on YouTube showing the process on a Glock...it's the same process for the SDVE series pistols, with one difference. I've put a number of extended take-down levers in Glocks, and never had any problem with the spring. When I did my SD9VE, the spring popped out of the pistol...apparently the Glock spring is retained, while the SDVE spring apparently isn't. When I did my SD40VE, I rolled a bit of paper towel to make a plug to wedge down in the frame, so the spring would stay pushed down.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lijVRAd1Q_4

 

[jppezz23]

I thing you really wanted a Glock.I have had a Glock and it was a good gun but it had it's problems.I would give S&W a chance to fix your problem and if it didn't work out then I would get rid of the gun.But to just give up really sounds like you wanted the Glock.Well it's your gun you can do whatever you want with it.

 

[jppezz23]

I had 2 Glocks and they have had their problems also but they both were good guns.I have an SD40VE and like it very much.I would give S&W a chance to fix your problem and if you don't like the gun after that then I would get rid of it.Sounds to me like you really wanted the Glock so it's you gun and your money so you can do whatever you want.

 

[MOONDAWG]

After 27 years of owning and carrying GLOCKs I went in the other direction.

They are good and reliable guns but fit my hands like a scrap piece of 2X4 lumber.

The SD9VE's fit my hands like they were molded to them, are 100% reliable, accurate and at about 1/2 the cost of the most popular combat Tupperware.

 

[copterdrvr]

Yeah that's one of the main reason I picked up my SD9 was the fact it fit my hand like a glove. Glocks have always felt like I was holding the wrong end of a baseball bat!

 

[ditto1958]

I have always wondered about this question, and now is the time to ask, I think. The gun was manufactured, evaluated, and test fired, successfully. Evidence of the successful test fire is in the box. Why would one need to clean a firearm after it was fired once or twice to insure that it would fire again?

It's not cleaned at the factory. Chances are, there are zillions of microscopic metal shavings left over from machining the parts that are all over the gun. You need to get all that stuff cleaned up. Letting the stuff stay there can cause wear and could also cause jams.

 

[a62rambler]

You could let off of the trigger and it would fire the second pull.

The problem is not with the weapon! Slow down take a deep breath and read carefully!

You were and are failing to let the trigger forward far enough to reset. The SD has a longer reset than some other pistols but it isn't that big of a difference. You will have the same problem with any striker fired auto you choose unless you learn to let the trigger forward between shots every time. I would suggest some training! Strongly suggest training! Relax. You are blaming a design feature for working as it should. You have to let the trigger out between shots. It's called short stroking the trigger. Your quoted statement reveals this! If you let off the trigger and it fires that is the case. Relax, and take some time to adjust to the world of striker fired autos or trade it for another revolver because the same thing will happen with your shiny new glock if you don't take time to learn to let off the trigger between shots.

Just noticed I was too late! Enjoy your shorter reset glock and when it happens with it... take my advice.