M&P 9mm gap between slide and frame??

[samwisethegreat]

I just bought a M&P 9mm today and when I got home i noticed that there was a small gap between the silde (upper) and frame (lower) part of my firearm. I can see light coming through from the other side. I have not fired it yet and I was wondering if anyone else has this "issue".

Thanks in advance!

 

[jonesy814]

Its not an issue, its a design feature. S&W says its to make it harder for crud to accumulate and jam the slide

 

[Rastoff]

Yep, non-issue. Press on and throw some lead down range without angst.

 

[jstanfield103]

Welcome to the world of M&P and welcome to the forum from Kentucky.

 

[Rapidray]

welcome to the forum!

 

[MSG Glenn]

That's the way they were designed so no worries there. Welcome from Wisconsin & to the M&P fraternity!

 

[samwisethegreat]

Thanks for the warm welcome, you guys!

 

[Martya]

M&P 45 same thing. Welcome from PA.

 

[flat_topp]

... I was wondering if anyone else has this "issue".

My M&P40FS has the "gap". The pistol works just fine.

 

[HikerDan]

My FS9 has a noticeable gap... I'm a new gun owner, but have put about 300 rounds through it with zero issues. Very happy with my M&P.

Looking forward to some range time this weekend!

 

[Mike Valentine]

I'm a first-time gun owner and a new forum member. I just did my first field strip and clean , and when I re-assembled the gun, I noticed this. i hadn't ever before and I was worried.

I'm happy I have this forum as a resource. I was very nervous about doing this myself without instruction, so I'm glad this thread was here!

 

[bloodlord77]

Welcome to the forum. I have a 9Fs, 40 pro series 4.25", 45 midsize, 357 sig FS, 22FS, and 9 Shield. I can see light through them all, and have never had a malfunction in either one. Enjoy your new firearm!

 

[txdo_msk]

If you want to REALLY freak out, have a look at the business end. I'm happy with my full-size M&P 9, but the thing looks more slack-jawed than my childhood neighbors in Kentucky...

 

[rfd339]

Congrats on the M&P9 . Welcome to the forum form NC