M&P take down lever, anyone talked to Smith about this?

[1990shadowboat]

Just as the title says, has anyone talked to S&W about the TDL not staying in place? Mine will rotate taking off the slide and putting the slide back on. I dont mind holding the lever but I just dont want to break any part's.

 

[1sailor]

I've always held the lever in place also. I just assumed they were all like that.

 

[dwp10mm]

There are a lot of posts on this board concerning that. My .40c did not do this initially but has been for a while now. My 9c and 357fs have not shown this behavior yet. There are some reports that some filing on the take down lever can fix this. I have not tried that yet.

 

[1sailor]

I did a search and found the thread regarding the take down lever fix. Took me about 1 minute and now the lever works correctly. It wasn't really a big deal before anyway but it is nice to have it working properly.

 

[1sailor]

I should have mentioned that even though most guys seem to be working the guide rod also I didn't. Just filed the nub off of the TDL and slightly (very slightly) rounded the sharp corner.

 

[1990shadowboat]

thanks for the info guys. I would try the fix but I would be the one to take off too much.

 

[NCW Ray]

thanks for the info guys. I would try the fix but I would be the one to take off too much.

I carefully ground just the nub off of all 3 of my M&P's, no more flipping up when I'm field stripping them.

Also, if you try it and screw it up you can buy a new TDL from Midwayusa.com for less than $4.

 

[oldrsk8r]

Interesting topic here and on related threads. What's occurring internally with the take down lever? I understand the end result as far as field stripping and assembly go. I don't know a lot of the terminology, so if someone would explain it in layman's terms that would help.

 

[Atlas]

Can someone posts picture or link to the nub that's being filed?

 

[Spartikus]

Can someone posts picture or link to the nub that's being filed?

Check out this thread. There's a great picture a little ways down and should help you out.

http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-wesson-m-p-pistols/171344-take-down-lever.html

 

[thomasinaz]

The evil nub

I had this inconvenience on my M&P 45. Thanks to the info in this thread and a little file work, now I don't. Before and after pics attached. Thanks

 

[catcus-jack]

I really consider it a non issue.

 

[ttyndall]

Without going back and doing a lot of research I want to thank whoever came up with the solution of filing off the nub.
I did it tonight and in 5 minutes it was working like a champ.

 

[g_conway]

Just a quick question. Is this issue with the Mag out or in?

I have noticed it if I leave the mag in, but never had the problem with Mag out.

 

[ttyndall]

Mine was with the mag out when trying to field strip. I got to where it was ok but it is nicer having it work properly.

 

[scattershot]

Yes, a BIG thank you to whoever came up with this fix. A couple of minutes is all it took to fix the problem. Use a fle, not a Dremel, and it's hard to get in trouble.

 

[ttyndall]

scattershot, that is what I did. I used a file and tried it and it did not work. So I filed some more and it did work. A very safe method.

 

[accessbob]

Did the filing yesterday and mine now works as it should. Great info in the thread.

 

[ttyndall]

Maybe S&W would hire us as stay at home technicians to give advice and file the bars down for them?

Now a question for the veterans. Should we take the bar that has been filed and have it re-blued?

 

[cycletrash]

Happy

I always thought that TDL should stay in position, after reading the other thread, I took mine apart and went down to my basement and touch up the TdL where the bump was and ground it off with a dremel tool. 30 seconds later it is perfect!!!