Rust on M&P's.

[customizedcreationz]

We have seen several M&P's new in boxes and older models with slight rust on them.

How many? Probably a good 50 or so over the years.

But since we refinish, obviously I am going to see more then the average person will.

Thanks
Todd

 

[Glock2740]

My M&P40 got some rust on the slide once. I went shooting in the rain at a covered outdoor range. The case apparently got some moisture in it that I didn't realize. Anyway, I didn't take the gun out of the case for about two weeks. When I did, it had some rust on the slide. I was able to get it off in time. They're pretty tough.

 

[Wutikrai]

Rusting is not a problem. Like it's been said, if it rusts, we usually have to do something exotic to it. I ONCE.... noticed a few specs of rust on the side, tip of my slide after wearing it IWB against my sweaty body for months into the summer. When I noticed it, I didn't come online or call S&W and whine about my SS slide rusting. I know what and why it happened, cleaned it, oiled it and haven't seen a spec on any of my M&P's since.

Is it possible a few slides had a problem, bad metal, improper handling... it happens. It doesn't make all M&P junk... really, look somewhere else for problems. The M&P is one of the finest guns in it's class. That's the real SKINNY... So stop acting like a Diva.. There isn't a rust issue, maintain your gun normally and you'll most likely never have a problem..

Absolutely agree.

 

[Slingn]

Slight bit of rust on my FS slide. Stuck in the safe, in a leather holster that may have had a little sweat still in it. Probably sat there's for a week or two before I looked at it. It was very minor. Cleaned it and put a little extra lube on the area, and have never seen it again, but I can say it does happen, and I'm more diligent about keeping it clean and lightly coated.

 

[Slingn]

double post

 

[Steved13]

Hmmm, five year old thread, I'd imagine, S&W has this squared away by now.

 

[Forsmithers]

The old post has been revived! Almost 3 years ago my dept. traded in our M&P's for a newer version. I guess you could call it an M&P 1.5 since they are up to 2.0 now! The newer version has a PVD finish on the metal, a "Tactile Reset" trigger and a notched rear sight that allows for easier 1 handed clearing of malfunctions and cycling of the slide. Not that the pistols have malfunctions but we are training to clear them with one hand and weak handed.

I stayed with the 40C as my issued side arm and am still very happy with the concealability of the pistol when working in plain clothes and off duty. When working in uniform I'll carry 3 15-round magazines and keep an X grip sleeve on the one inserted in the pistol. For me, it's still the best of both worlds being able to accurately shoot a compact that I can carry whenever and wherever. And it's lighter than a full size.

Back to the rusting issue, we did have a number of slides rust back in 2012 but that was after we worked a week long event with 12+ hour shifts outside with a ton of rain. Some people didn't think to clean their guns afterwards and the Safariland duty holsters we wear have a suede lining. Needless to say, the moisture was trapped and even the Melonite coated stainless steel began to pit! If officers and range staff couldn't clean the rust off we sent the slides back and they were replaced at no charge.