Question on first S&W TSW pistol?

[seangit]

I bought a brand new 4566TSW with night sights. I had a loaded magazine and when I cycled the slide putting a round into the chamber and tried dropping the loaded mag, it wouldn't drop.

Everytime with different ammo, the mag hangs up. I haven't been able to shoot it yet, but is that common with the TSW line? I know 4506 I just shot a couple weeks ago didn't. I'm just hoping I won't have this problem while actually shooting the gun. I racked the slide with force and less force and same results.

 

[seangit]

I bought a brand new 4566TSW with night sights. I had a loaded magazine and when I cycled the slide putting a round into the chamber and tried dropping the loaded mag, it wouldn't drop.

Everytime with different ammo, the mag hangs up. I haven't been able to shoot it yet, but is that common with the TSW line? I know 4506 I just shot a couple weeks ago didn't. I'm just hoping I won't have this problem while actually shooting the gun. I racked the slide with force and less force and same results.

 

[HEADKNOCKER]

Alot of pistols when racked the friction from the top round being stripped off moves the round beneath it forward some & causes the trouble your having..
I'd have a look at the magazine or it's spring but I personaly don't have any auto loaders that keep me from removeing the magazine which could be real trouble..
Good Luck!!
Gary/Hk

 

[handgunner356]

There are at least four updates to the 645/4500 mags. The newest have square indents in the feedlips and a black follower, these do the best to hold the top round back. There is no problem with firing the gun, it is just more difficult to remove a partially full mag with the lead round sticking out.

 

[seangit]

When I pull the mag out the round on top is forward quite aways. It does this with every magazine. I would like a partially loaded mag to drop free.