Is this a factory defect?
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It's deformed. The right side of that tab (in the first two pictures) should be straight and tucked under the sear housing block. Not sure what would cause it to come out unless it was messed with and someone pried that spot to get the sear housing block up.
Not a crucial area, though, there is nothing going on there. Nothing under the slide, just a smooth area where it rides along the rail insert just behind it. I'd say smush it in with a little heat or just leave it be if it's not impeding slide motion.
Or if you're the fretting type, send the pics to S&W, but it really does look like a side effect of some hack prying the SHB up.
Not a crucial area, though, there is nothing going on there. Nothing under the slide, just a smooth area where it rides along the rail insert just behind it. I'd say smush it in with a little heat or just leave it be if it's not impeding slide motion.
Or if you're the fretting type, send the pics to S&W, but it really does look like a side effect of some hack prying the SHB up.
Yeah.....
We deserve better.
We deserve better.
bigggbbruce
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and it's no big deal.
bigggbbruce
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Probably clean it up with an Xacto knife.
and we wonder why service repair is bogged down.
bigggbbruce
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I don't own one of these plastic guns, but I'll bet a dollar to a dozen doughnuts there are lots of them that look exactly the same and they work just fine. Because it is not a big deal.
A little scrape with a sharp blade to clean up the edges(if it makes you feel better) and forget about it.
A little scrape with a sharp blade to clean up the edges(if it makes you feel better) and forget about it.
bigggbbruce....Nobody should have to fix their new gun with an exacto knife....If it was a Sig Sauer would you be saying that? I sent it back to S&W today. If it was a scratch or little dent, I might be good with "living with it", but its deformed. We will see what Smith does?????
What's there to "fix". It's not broken.
So if you bought a new car off the lot with a dented bumper, you would be good with that? Its not broken right??? Car still functions perfectly right??? The frame needs to be replaced with one thats not deformed... Im not holding my breath though....I fully understand its not a custom 1911, but this should of never got past QC..... Build a quality product and there wouldnt be any problems....
If I bought a new car with a dent on the inside of the frame rail I wouldn't give a damn, no. If it doesn't impede the functionality and can't be viewed with the gun fully assembled, who cares?? It's a mass produced, middle of the road gun, not a $1k+ Kimber.
I agree that it probably doesn't hurt anything but when you pay good money for a new product you want it right. Hopefully it will be returned soon and in the proper condition. My wife got her permit and took my shield and I am patiently waiting for my lgs to get another one in. I know that they are behind in orders but would rather wait and get one right then have S&W just send out what ever comes off the line.
Arik
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That's not a dent or a rip or a tare. If you look at the plastics of new cars you'll find similar little tabs or alignment a little off
Pancakes&Syrup
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Why are people arguing so much about this? Do you guys work at the S&W warranty repair shop? He's the one having to see it every time he uses it.
Arik
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The only time there is a problem with seeing is when it's related to the sights
Bkreutz
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More correctly, every time he takes the slide off the frame. That piece is not visible with the pistol assembled.
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Apparently you guys took my comment way too literally. Every time he takes his gun apart he sees a factory flaw. That would bother me too.
