M&P 15-22 Safety alert from S&W

[cyphertext]

Heads up... potentially effects all models built prior to February 2019 and may result in an unintentional firing or a slam fire situation when the bolt is closed. S&W will check your bolt to insure it is within spec if you send it in, or you can request a gauge from them free of charge to check it yourself.

M&P15-22 Consumer Safety Alert | Smith & Wesson

 

[Jeppo]

Thanks for the heads up.

 

[g-dad]

Thanks, I was just getting ready to post it.

 

[cyphertext]

Thanks, I was just getting ready to post it.

It came across my Facebook feed and I didn't see it posted, so thought I would put it on here. I've got the inspection gauge on order.

 

[Wee Hooker]

Does anyone have the bolt face depth dimention / thickness of the gauge? Seems like an easy enough measurement for a Vernier caliper without waiting to order a gauge.

 

[telero]

Link to order the free inspection tool:

M&P 15-22 Bolt Inspection Gauge

 

[Jeppo]

Does anyone have the bolt face depth dimention / thickness of the gauge? Seems like an easy enough measurement for a Vernier caliper without waiting to order a gauge.

I was thinking the same thing. I hope somebody will mic one when they receive it.

 

[ladder13]

I have a very early one, DTXxxxx, sent for the tool.

 

[rtquig]

I have a very early one, DTXxxxx, sent for the tool.

Same here. I have the DTX and ordered the tool.

 

[FlyTyinFool]

I have the same question as Wee Hooker.

Does anyone know the thickness of the gauge?
It isn't advertised in the recall notice.

Thanks

 

[Muss Muggins]

I’m just gonna send mine back. No sense in me pretending to be a rifle gunsmith . . .

 

[cyphertext]

I’m just gonna send mine back. No sense in me pretending to be a rifle gunsmith . . .

From the instructions, it looks simple enough... I'm hoping that requesting the gauge will have a faster turn around time.

 

[sgtsandman]

Thanks for the info and the link to order the gauge. It would have been nice if they had included measurement info with the procedure instructions so one could measure instead of having to wait for the gauge.

 

[Faulkner]

Mine is a DTHxxxx with a zillion rounds through it. Seems if it was an issue I might have noticed by now, but I went ahead and ordered the gauge on line.

 

[Luger9x19]

I ordered as soon as I received the email from them. I doubt mine has the issue after thousands of rounds, but I will find out for sure when the GO/NOGO tool arrives.

 

[sgtsandman]

Never had an issue myself but the gauge is free and it doesn't hurt to check.

 

[nachogrande]

WHAT NEXT?

Since when is a "re-call" a DIY proposition? If the gun aint right, how much faith will I have in the tool? The tool says "I'm good to go" No worries, carry on.

 

[Iain]

For the UK owners that may not be aware, the UK importer is Shield Sights of Bridport in Dorset.

I've emailed asking if these gauges are available through them and I'll let you know the response as soon as I get it.

Iain

 

[bamashooter]

Thanks. Ordered.

 

[sgtsandman]

Since when is a "re-call" a DIY proposition? If the gun aint right, how much faith will I have in the tool? The tool says "I'm good to go" No worries, carry on.

Yes and no. You order the free gauge and if the bolt doesn't meet specs, send it in for a recall repair.


Or you can just send it in and have them do it all. I'd rather just wait for a repair if the part is bad instead of waiting for them to say the rifle is good to go and lost possible range time and use.


It would have been even better if they would have provided measurement specs so one didn't even have to wait for the gauge. Then one could have just measure in multiple spots with the depth gauge save even more time before deciding it need to go in for warranty repair or just keep shooting.