HELP!! New Shield feeding all rounds improperly

[yep380]

Yikes.

As the others have said: stop. Seriously, stop.

The live ammo you've been cycling is probably suspect at this point due to bullet setback: dispose of it properly, all of it. Find someone who reloads, give it to them so they can pull the bullets and dump the powder.

Clean the gun, buy new ammo, go to the range and fire the gun.

Getting some proper instruction probably wouldn't hurt either.

 

[Funflyer]

Do your self a favor leave the gun in the box and take a gun safety course be fore something happens that will haunt you for the rest of your life.

Best suggestion yet. Much better advice than to take it to the range and shoot it because, from the sounds of it, the OP might hurt someone else or worse.

 

[Shield9mm]

Best suggestion yet. Much better advice than to take it to the range and shoot it because, from the sounds of it, the OP might hurt someone else or worse.

Definitely, I went to the range last week while walking from the car to the range saw this guy coming out from the gun shop going to the range.
He was first in line to register and I could tell he was a first time shooter/gun buyer, even the guy at the counter asked him if he knew what was he doing !!! LOL and gave him some tips.
When I was next I just told the range guy I was going to wait until he finish no way I was going to be near him with a loaded gun.


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[BigDog48]

calling troll alert on OP! Sorry if I'm wrong.

 

[Inusuit]

calling troll alert on OP! Sorry if I'm wrong.

Could be. He took a pretty good but justified beating and may be embarrassed to come back and post. What makes me suspicious is his claim to own other S&W semi autos, including a "suppressed .22?" . If he's a troll, he went to a fair amount of trouble. If he owns other firearms as he claims, then he's never had decent instruction in their use.

 

[walkin' trails]

An astute firearms instructor recently told a class that the ammo manufacturers never intended their ammunition to be chambered more than one time.




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[Nonuthin]

Just a note on hand-cycling live ammo...
Of course, as everyone agrees, it's VERY dangerous.
As a general rule (exceptions apply), much of the less expensive "range" or "target" handgun ammo is NOT crimped heavily so bullet setback is an immediate concern and the brass is sometimes softer and less "springy" so the case rims and brass quickly become distorted and chewed up.

On the other hand, most premium self-defense and duty ammo IS crimped more heavily and has higher quality "springier" brass, which factors resist the damage done by hand-cycling to some minor degree.

Experienced shooters know full well the risks associated with hand-cycling ammo, as has been repeatedly stated in this thread. The use of high quality snap caps is worth the cost.

 

[jim46ok]

Do your self a favor leave the gun in the box and take a gun safety course be fore something happens that will haunt you for the rest of your life.

"Can you guys help or should I just bring it to the shop I bought it from and have their blacksmith look at it." uhhhhh......fyi, it's "GUNSMITH."

Sorry if this sounds rude, but much of the evidence you have left here leaves me to say don't shoot until you "GET FORMAL TRAINING", learn the proper terms, don't think you know more than the next guy. Lot's of safe, informed and experienced info on this forum.....PLEASE....??

 

[JHB51]

"Can you guys help or should I just bring it to the shop I bought it from and have their blacksmith look at it." uhhhhh......fyi, it's "GUNSMITH."

Sorry if this sounds rude, but much of the evidence you have left here leaves me to say don't shoot until you "GET FORMAL TRAINING", learn the proper terms, don't think you know more than the next guy. Lot's of safe, informed and experienced info on this forum.....PLEASE....??

Where did I say BLACKSMITH and if you don't know the difference between a gun safety course and FORMAL TRAINING take the courses and you will see what I mean.

 

[Jeppo]

Troll or not, I've found the thread most entertaining!

 

[Dad_Roman]

Double Tap...Sorry

 

[Dad_Roman]

Where did I say.......

You didnt.

He utilized your quote to start off showing how bad a situation this is.

Then he posted the OP's original wording IE:Blacksmith, in some quotations " " to reiterate how bad a situation this is.

Then went on to build on your thought by providing his thoughts aimed at the OP and how bad a situation this is.

It was all one constant train of thought at the OP

 

[JHB51]

You didnt.

He utilized your quote to start off showing how bad a situation this is.

Then he posted the OP's original wording IE:Blacksmith, in some quotations " " to reiterate how bad a situation this is.

Then went on to build on your thought by providing his thoughts aimed at the OP and how bad a situation this is.

It was all one constant train of thought at the OP

Thank you for clearing this up.

 

[Jeppo]

I hope the OP will find a blacksmith with a 9mm anvil. My experience with them trying to use the 40 cal on my 9mm has been very disappointing!

 

[Uncle Rico]

I want a 9 round mag for my Shield 9. But from the OP, it sounds like they're ****.

 

[Jeppo]

I tried using the 45 round factory magazine from my Shield 45 in my Shield 9 but it wouldn't fit.

 

[Dad_Roman]

...... via a S&W stock Shield extended 9mm 9+1 clip.

I want a 9 round mag for my Shield 9. But from the OP, it sounds like they're ****.

Well there's your problem right there. Its a 9 round CLIP man! the 9 round mags are crappy. Ya gotta use a 9 round CLIP. But it sounds like the clips are not much better.

Ive heard those 9 round clips cause all kinds of malfunctions and general problems....which brings us to why we are here

Personally Im gonna stick with the 7&8's

 

[Jeppo]

I carry with the 7 and keep the largest one I've found in a custom IWB holster.

 

[lgjhn]

I don't think this guy is a troll.
Over the past few years, lots of people have been buying guns and proceeding without any kind of formal training....yeah, scary for sure.
I've seen it at the range many times. One instance was so bad, I packed up my stuff and left before she accidentally shot me!!
I think this fellow may be one of those. I know everyone meant well in their advice and I hope he heeds all the good stuff.
Should he come back on here and read this: Get some formal training - it's not something to be embarrassed over. Trash that ammo that you've been cycling thru that gun...its worthless. Clean/lube the gun again per the manual, get some good brass ammo and go shoot the darn thing AFTER you've gotten some good instruction on safety, proper terms, use, etc.

 

[BigDog48]

I don't think this guy is a troll.
Over the past few years, lots of people have been buying guns and proceeding without any kind of formal training....yeah, scary for sure.
I've seen it at the range many times. One instance was so bad, I packed up my stuff and left before she accidentally shot me!!
I think this fellow may be one of those. I know everyone meant well in their advice and I hope he heeds all the good stuff.
Should he come back on here and read this: Get some formal training - it's not something to be embarrassed over. Trash that ammo that you've been cycling thru that gun...its worthless. Clean/lube the gun again per the manual, get some good brass ammo and go shoot the darn thing AFTER you've gotten some good instruction on safety, proper terms, use, etc.

I agree with you, to a point. As experienced shooters (which lots of us are), you almost have a duty to go to someone who is behaving badly or seems new, confused and dangerous (not maliciously so) and HELP them and teach them...at least to be safe.

I'm an NRA trained RSO, but at many ranges I've shot outdoors, everyone assumes the role of RSO by being there. If you see unsafe behavior, you owe the person (and the other people around you) enforcement of the basic rules of safety. You all know what they are, help others understand and stay safe.