SD40 VE Feed Issue

[pwgsx]

Kinda new to handguns so please forgive me on the wording......Just picked up a new SD40 VE at a local sporting store yesterday and a box of Hornady Critical Defense rounds. Loaded the clip and went to cock the gun and the round will not seat. The back seems to be getting hung up where the back of the cartridge fits in to the slot. Tried it a few more times and sane issue. I pulled that clip out and tried some Federal hollowpoints I had. They seem to work better but only 50% of the time. Has anyone else had this issue and what is the fix for it. I own a Glock as well and never had a issue and have shot at least 500 rounds thru it. I can post a pic of the misfeed if that would help.

thanks

 

[OKFC05]

My routine with a new handgun is to field strip, clean and lubricate the gun before firing. I also strip the magazines apart, check the feed lips for burrs (deburr if needed) and clean the magazine with CRC silicone. Spray, wipe DRY, and reassemble.

I load from an open slide. seat the magazine, and then "slingshot" the slide (pull it all the way back and release it). Never ride the slide down, just let it go.

It should work after that routine unless there is something wrong with it. The most frequent cause of feeding problems with a new gun at the range is lack of or improper cleaning and lubrication.

 

[pwgsx]

Thanks for the reply, ill try those things and see what happens. I got some pics, ill post them in a few mins.

 

[pwgsx]

Here are the pics, seems the front shoots up but the back end is where its catching.

 

[Jinseru]

This is going to sound ridiculous but are you sure that the round you have is a 40 Cal?

And if so do you have some other 40 Cal rounds you can try out to see if they seat properly?

Its almost looking like the case is too large to fit into the barrel.

 

[pwgsx]

lol YES they are .40, I have tried 3 different types of ammo, some a little better than others but non are reliable.

 

[stev32k]

Those pictures make it look like the shell is rung right where the feed ramp joins the chamber. Is there are ridge or edge there? I've fired mine enough that the transition where the feed ramp and chamber come together is rounded off. There is a definite wear pattern there.

 

[Ranch Hand]

ONLY my 2 cents

I bought A sigma .40 in 2008. DID NOT clean it and took it to the range.
Never missed a lick. I then cleaned it, removed the slide etc. light oiled (very little) then proceeded to see how many rounds I can get after that by NOT cleaning again till it chocked, gklithched, etcetc,. FTF etc.
After 1000 rounds no cleaning and no problems. And I have my shooting buddy as a witness. I said ok i can really trust this gun. it is mine forever and I WILL NEVER sell it or let it go..
Something majorly is wrong with yours that a simple cleaning won't fix,./. to trust your life to.. I would run back to where you bought it and tell them you want another gun,, or see how much off they will give you for another .40 no glitch gun like mine. THEY ARE out there. ANd IF you have to send it to SW for repair,,, need to have them tell you how many test rounds they went thru... to say its FIXED then Shoot the bejezus out of it when you get it back... IT SHOULD NOT DO THIS>>>>> AT ALL>
I had a 9mm sigma I traded off because it would hang up FTF,. getting the least bit dirty..after 2 boxes (100 rounds) For me that ain't good enough to carry. Besides what's the fun in shooting a gun that doesn't work??? or you can't trust???
SEND yours BACK>> **** I now have 3000 so far NO GLITCH rounds thru my Sigma. ***** ONLY my 2 cents for your safety.

 

[pwgsx]

I agree, There is no way I would trust it, of course the store has a no return or exchange on firearms. I contacted S&W and they are sending me the shipping label- hope to have it next week. Such BS especially on a day old gun

 

[groundrat]

Don't be too discouraged- Every manufacturer will have a bad gun once in a while. S&W makes a good product. When you get it back it shouldn't give you any problems. I have the Sigma .40 and it is a fine weapon.

 

[marlin.357]

My guess is that you are being too gentle with it and riding the slide forward or not fully retracting it to the rearmost stop.

On the range withe the pistol poited in a safe direction, insert the loaded magazine, get a firm grip on the "handle", with your strong hand, straighten your trigger finger and place it on the frame in one of the litle dimples provided on the SD frame. Now place your oher hand on top of the slide, grip firmly, and pull back toward your chest while pushing forcefully straight out with your strong hand, now try to rip the slide off the gun! If you do this correctly as the slide reaches it rearmost travel the hand on the slide will smack you in the chest, the slide will slam forward and all will be good.

If that doesn't work, a trip home to S&W is required.

 

[bayou blaster]

i just got my sv de 40 today and it is doing the same thing i used 155 gr gold dots 180 gr speer lawman and wwb and it does that with all of them

 

[bayou blaster]

Here are the pics, seems the front shoots up but the back end is where its catching.

so did they fix it im having the same problem and just bought mine today

 

[pwgsx]

so did they fix it im having the same problem and just bought mine today

Replied to your PM

 

[J Rich]

A little work on the feed ramp with a dremel will fix it. You can do it yourself or send it to S&W they will do it for you.

 

[LouisianaMan]

FWIW my SD 40 VE works like a charm so far. I wiped it off, placed 6 individual drops of oil where the manual said to, and proceeded to run about 265 error-free rounds thru it in one session. That included 250 rds of several different types of Federal 180g FMJ, WWB, and about one magazine full of Ranger T.

Although I'm generally a revolver guy, I've owned perhaps 15-20 automatics over the years, and this is the first one I've ever pushed that hard on the first range trip and gotten flawless results. I think of it as hi-cap revolver. Love it; even though I prefer classic wood & steel, this gun is highly practical and definitely a keeper.

Best of luck getting yours running smoothly.

 

[cbr6864]

Some guns just dont like certain ammo...I always try round nose FMJs first then go from there

 

[pbd909]

J Rick is right, this very problem came up 2 weeks ago on this forum and the guy sent it back to S&W. They dremeled the ramp and a reply said all was good. Good luck, my month old SD9VE is ALLSOME!!!!!!!!!!

 

[shawn mccarver]

Here are the pics, seems the front shoots up but the back end is where its catching.

Let the slide go forward full speed from its rearmost position and DO NOT "ride it home." Confirm to see if it is happening while shooting, and if it still is happening after a couple of boxes, call S&W for a shipping label and have them fix it. Be sure to send pictures and a letter of explanation.

 

[cbr6864]

Why not run 100-200 rounds of target FMJs through it first before sending it off? As I said some guns just dont like certain ammo, try different HPs some might feed better than others.