Getting replacement gun from S&W

[dinooch]

I recently posted about my 340sc developing gouges in the frame under the forcing cone. After 20 years of carry and shooting for training (if you ever shot an 11.9 ounce 357 with magnum loads you know you need to train with it) I sent the gun in for evaluation. There were no cracks in the frame just battered from the gas ring on the crane during recoil. S&W saw it as wear and tear not a defect in materials and workmanship. Initially I was disappointed with that decision but after a couple deep breaths of reality I decided to take the offer of getting another firearm of my choice for a greatly reduced fee.
Now some of you may say "you should have fought them" "they should have replaced it for free" etc. Having been in the automotive service industry for 43 years (now happily retired) I dealt with many "grinders" that didn't want to pay and wanted everything for free. I was not going to be that guy. I feel they made a fair decision. I opted for a .45 Shield since my 442 has taken on the pocket revolver role the 340 once held. Did I really need another .45 already having 3 Colts and a Sig? Since I really like my 9 Shield and having shot my friends .45 Shield I figured I will actually carry the new arrival. I should be seeing it hit my FFL dealer next week.

 

[BSA1]

As strong as modern metal alloys are and as well as guns are designed the reality is they are a disposable product. It is just unlikely that most of us ever shoot enough rounds to wear them out from shooting.

It seems like S&W is treating you fairly.

 

[waffles]

Didn't even get the reduced price replacement offer from S&W when the metal on mine wore down. Met its end for cash at a buyback.

I've owned two aluminum J frames that developed frame cracks where the barrel screws in, the cylinder retaining lug wearing down on the scandium one, and heard plenty of other wear related issues. I loved lightweight J frames but I think S&W probably needed to make a few more changes to the design to make them durable in those materials. I'll definitely chase down more old S&W revolvers but anything I'm relying on their CS for is a no from me now.

 

[dinooch]

Didn't even get the reduced price replacement offer from S&W when the metal on mine wore down. Met its end for cash at a buyback.

I've owned two aluminum J frames that developed frame cracks where the barrel screws in, the cylinder retaining lug wearing down on the scandium one, and heard plenty of other wear related issues. I loved lightweight J frames but I think S&W probably needed to make a few more changes to the design to make them durable in those materials. I'll definitely chase down more old S&W revolvers but anything I'm relying on their CS for is

a no from me now.

That is what I feared glad I made the change.

 

[msp2640]

Congrats on your retirement and being realistic with S&W. I bought a 45 Shield after I retired a few years ago. I have approximately 4-500 rds thru mind, factory and reloads, lead, fmj and jhps and it has been flawless. It's the only one I carry on the rare occasions that I do carry. Hope yours is as good as the one I have. Bill in MA

 

[Gman556]

Congrats OP.

Retired last year myself.

This will be my next purchase if we can ever carry anywhere besides walking down the street or driving down the road in New York state again.

Let us know how she shoots when you get it.

 

[jjrr]

Congrats OP.

Retired last year myself.

This will be my next purchase if we can ever carry anywhere besides walking down the street or driving down the road in New York state again.

Let us know how she shoots when you get it.

Enough to make a man want to live somewhere else..

 

[StephenWhoDat]

Congrats.

The Shield 45 is, in my opinion, the best carry gun on the market. I absolutely love mine and I think you’ll love yours as well.


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[dinooch]

Congrats.

The Shield 45 is, in my opinion, the best carry gun on the market. I absolutely love mine and I think you’ll love yours as well.


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I'm very excited especially with my very positive experience with my M&P 9 Shield. I was gifted a P365 from my last job as a bonus and as much as I like it I find the Shield gets the nod most of the time. The 45 fits me perfectly my friend has one. Easier to carry than my P245 which is much thicker. Early 1990 guns considered to be compact really aren't compared to the Shield.

 

[swsig]

Congrats.

The Shield 45 is, in my opinion, the best carry gun on the market. I absolutely love mine and I think you’ll love yours as well.


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I couldn't agree more. The OP has made a great choice. I have nearly 8,000 rounds through mine, and it's still going strong. It's wonderfully accurate, too. It's my EDC, and will continue to be so until someone comes up with something better. So far, that hasn't happened, and I'm not holding my breath.

 

[Gman556]

Enough to make a man want to live somewhere else..

Tell me about it.

Pretty soon it may not matter where you are if we loose again, or they get a couple more libtard Supreme Court justices.

If you lived through 94 AWB you know what I'm talking about, but next time there will be no sunset.

Every major city, even in the red states are libtard blue, and it's spreading like cancer.

 

[dinooch]

I picked my new M&P 45 Shield from my FFL today. On the way home I stopped by my club and popped off a quick box of 230gr ball. I must say it is a pleasure to shoot even one handed. I was just pounding steel outdoors not doing any target shooting but it's easy to tell how accurate the gun is. When I have more time I'll do a more extensive test but it functioned flawlessly fresh out of the box. I love Smith and Wesson guns!

 

[ISCS Yoda]

You did the right thing/made the right decision, and S&W was fair under the circumstances, as they generally are.

I blew up a Model 19 decades ago and S&W evaluated the gun, said it was the overcharged ammunition I used, not the metallurgy, and let me buy any gun of my choice at the manufacturer's cost. I chose a CS-45 and carried it quite a bit before I switched to 9mm.

I scored 246 out of 250 on the Texas CHL shooting test with that CS-45 so I was always satisfied with it.

It's still with me, too!

 

[OldGoat]

OP, do you like the trigger configuration of the Shield .45? I presume it is the smooth, "curved bow" type of trigger versus the newer flat type with safety in center of trigger as on the current Shield Plus 9mm. I'm asking since I'm not sure what Shield .45 triggers are offered or if there is a choice.

 

[dinooch]

OP, do you like the trigger configuration of the Shield .45? I presume it is the smooth, articulated type of trigger versus the newer flat type as on the current Shield Plus 9mm. I'm asking since I'm not sure what Shield .45 triggers are offered or if there is a choice.

It's an original style hinged trigger like my 1st gen 9 Shield but it feels much better. I'm not sure if there are any choices from the factory. I've never had a problem with that trigger set up. Many years ago I had a Sigma 380 with the same basic trigger so I'm not a stranger to it. I really like the Shield Plus but I have a P365 already and that trigger is amazing.

 

[OldGoat]

Thanks very much for quick and exceptionally helpful response! Thinking about getting a 45 Shield. I do like my 9Plus !