M&P FEILD STRIPPING PROCEDURE

[Smiffer]

Looking for input on the take down procedure listed in the manual of my new M&P 9 FS.

The manual instructs to "lower the sear deactivation lever down into the magazine well". The same result happens when you pull the trigger, that is how I used to take down the SD9VE I trading in for the M&P.

So far I have been following the instructions and lowering the Sear Deactivation Lever. I wonder what the negative consequences to pulling the trigger instead would be?

Thanks

 

[TahoeDust]

Looking for input on the take down procedure listed in the manual of my new M&P 9 FS.

The manual instructs to "lower the sear deactivation lever down into the magazine well". The same result happens when you pull the trigger, that is how I used to take down the SD9VE I trading in for the M&P.

So far I have been following the instructions and lowering the Sear Deactivation Lever. I wonder what the negative consequences to pulling the trigger instead would be?

Thanks

None. Assuming you have safely cleared the weapon.

 

[robkarrob]

None is the correct answer. The sear deactivation lever is an added safety, to eliminate the need to pull the trigger, to remove the slide. I used my lever one time, and it has not been used since. As long as you follow proper gun safety and double check that there is no cartridge in the chamber, you can remove the slide safely by just pulling the trigger.

Bob

 

[Rastoff]

As they said, there is no damage to the gun when pulling the trigger.

However, I always use the sear deactivation lever. Why? Safety.

When using the alternate method (trigger pull) the caveat is always said, "Be sure you have an empty chamber." That is, of course, the right thing to say and do. If you use the deactivation lever, it doesn't have to be said. It is impossible for the gun to fire if you use the lever.

I'm not commenting on anyone's method or ability. I prefer to work toward the most fool proof method. I have witnessed Negligent Discharges(ND) and the results of NDs from Glock users who have no choice but to pull the trigger. I've seen guys with holes in their walls and purchasing new TVs when they would have sworn they had an empty chamber.

We all get complacent now and then. None are perfect. So, I work toward that lowest denominator and look for the fool proof method. Do it how you want. Pulling the trigger won't hurt your gun at all.

 

[Smiffer]

Sound advise indeed Rastoff.

I will continue to use the Deactivation Lever when braking down the gun.

I sure wouldn't want to be "THAT GUY"

 

[Bagstrap]

I have to use the deactivation lever on my 9C because I live in the people's republic of Massachusetts and my weapon has a magazine disconnect so I couldn't pull the trigger if I wanted to.

 

[Smiffer]

Bagstrap,

I spend the first 40 years of my life in MA. I used to drive past S&W everyday. Now I am in a state where everyone has a CCW permit, even my doctor. I think I was the last guy in this state to get my CCW. Received the permit in the mail 6 days after I mailed it in.

 

[Hillbilly77]

I have to use the deactivation lever on my 9C because I live in the people's republic of Massachusetts and my weapon has a magazine disconnect so I couldn't pull the trigger if I wanted to.

(At the risk of starting another "disconnect vs. no disconnect" argument)
With a 44¢ spring at Ace Hardware and about 5 minutes of your time you could remove the magazine disconnect (unless your local laws forbid it).
I only mention it because you sounded disgusted by the disconnect - just pointing out that you have options.

I did my 9c, and I like the idea of not having that ugly warning billboard stamped into my slide.

 

[Bagstrap]

(At the risk of starting another "disconnect vs. no disconnect" argument)
With a 44¢ spring at Ace Hardware and about 5 minutes of your time you could remove the magazine disconnect (unless your local laws forbid it).
I only mention it because you sounded disgusted by the disconnect - just pointing out that you have options.

I did my 9c, and I like the idea of not having that ugly warning billboard stamped into my slide.

No disgust at all and I thank you for your advice. Mass laws are so convoluted that I wouldn't dare make any mods to a firearm. Here in Mass it just seems odd. My Kahr PM9 which has a DAO trigger has a thumb safety but no mag disconnect., but also has a loaded chamber indicator that rises when there is one in the hole. I have to pull the trigger on the Kahr to field strip. The Attorney General in Mass has an approved firearms list in order for the mfg's to sell in the state. Only LE can buy a new Glock (not that I would anyway) but I can buy a used one that the LEO trades in in a few years because Glock is not an approved mfg because they won't fold to the demands by the consumer protection agency here. Makes no sense.
Like most of us here, I am a creature of habit. Double check, triple check when handling a firearm. I like uniformity.
Just seems like a lot redundancies.

 

[Rastoff]

I have to use the deactivation lever on my 9C because I live in the people's republic of Massachusetts and my weapon has a magazine disconnect so I couldn't pull the trigger if I wanted to.

You can use the trigger method.

Lock slide back.
Turn takedown lever.
Ease the slide forward.
Insert mag.
Pull trigger. At this point my slide comes right off, but if yours doesn't....
Drop mag.
Take off slide.


Again, I don't advise this method, but it can be done.

 

[jstanfield103]

I have tried the trigger method on my newly acquired M&P 9. The slide will not come off after pulling the trigger, you have to be a little forceful. I have to use the seat disconnect and the. The slide easily removes and installs.