M&P9C Slide/Barrel question

[rl356]

The barrel seems like it may fit a bit wierd in the slide of my M&P9C. With the slide in battery and looking at the barrel from the muzzle end, there is a decent sized gap at the 12 o'clock position, is this something that all of the M&P autos have, or am I possibly dealing with a machining issue? Any information would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

[rl356]

The barrel seems like it may fit a bit wierd in the slide of my M&P9C. With the slide in battery and looking at the barrel from the muzzle end, there is a decent sized gap at the 12 o'clock position, is this something that all of the M&P autos have, or am I possibly dealing with a machining issue? Any information would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

[rl356]

Noone has any information on this??

 

[pberry]

Yes. My M&OP40c is the same. I suspect its that way because when the slide operates the barrel has to drop down. It would bind without that gap at the top. Just my thoughts on guess. I don't have anything official on that.
Phil

 

[sdrct]

Although I never really noticed before, my 9c is exactly as you describe. I guess it's normal, try checking out some M&P's at the Funshop to be sure.

 

[Bullitholz]

Pberry has it right. If that releif wasn't there the barrel wouldn't be able to cam down and unlock while comming out of battery without jamming up.

 

[shawn mccarver]

Originally posted by rl356:
The barrel seems like it may fit a bit wierd in the slide of my M&P9C. With the slide in battery and looking at the barrel from the muzzle end, there is a decent sized gap at the 12 o'clock position, is this something that all of the M&P autos have, or am I possibly dealing with a machining issue? Any information would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Normal and has to do with lock up.

 

[LikesToShoot]

My 9c has the gap and my 9 FS doesn't.
I'm not concerned. They both go BANG and hit what I'm aiming at. (When I do my part,