Shield .45 mag dropping

[texagun]

If you need the new followers because of the mag dropping issue, be sure you have them order new "follower assemblies" instead of just "followers" for you. The "follower assemblies" have the little metal tabs already installed so you won't have to take the tabs out of your old ones and reinstall them into the new ones.

 

[Boscome]

Ok, thanks for info

 

[FloridaS&W]

Just bought a new Shield 45 from Palmetto State Armory and first time to the range with it having the same problem; mag drops on recoil when shooting with left hand -- not good!

Thinking that my lefty grip/finger was the problem, my first plan was to simply swap the mag release to right side and experiment; but then I was surprised to learn that the mag release is NOT REVERSIBLE on the Shield models.

So based on this thread it sounds like maybe the mag design is the issue. I guess I will call S&W and see if they can send me some new mags, or followers or whatever. Last resort maybe they will trade me for a new Shield 9mm model. Kinda sucks because this gun is super accurate and I prefer the 45. Actually very happy with it except the stippling is just a little too aggressive for me; oh yeah and did I mention that it drops mags...

Memo to PSA and any other retailer selling these DEFECTIVE MAGS; please read this thread!
Memo to S&W: why are you shipping these if they are defective, and where is your recall notice?

 

[outflyin]

Try a Hogue Handall rubber grip sleeve. I haven't had a single mag drop since putting one on mine plus working on improving my grip technique. It also has the bonus of covering up the aggressive stock grip texture.

 

[FloridaS&W]

Try a Hogue Handall rubber grip sleeve. I haven't had a single mag drop since putting one on mine plus working on improving my grip technique. It also has the bonus of covering up the aggressive stock grip texture.

I hear ya brother, but if those mags are truly defective, all it takes is "one" time and you could be dead. Do you have the "old" mag followers or the new ones?

I never had this issue with my full size M&P 45, after nearly 1,000 rounds thru it has never dropped a single mag ever. The general gun ownership should not have to practice grip technique in order to avoid a mag drop on recoil, agreed?

I have a friend who just sanded down his 2.0 stippling; he said it's much better. But I do appreciate the Hogue grip idea and will consider it.

 

[outflyin]

I still have the old type followers, but plan to get the new ones because it makes sense to avoid that problem even if I'm not experiencing it right now.

I think correct grip technique and sufficient grip strength are important for proper use of a handgun, but especially for a small, light weight 45, but I may send the gun in just to make sure there isn't something else going on. I have not had limp wrist issues with any other guns.

The Hogue grip fits this gun very well and fattens the grip which made it feel better in my hands. I didn't mind the stippling in my hand, but didn't like it much on my back. The rubber is nice and soft.

 

[FloridaS&W]

I still have the old type followers, but plan to get the new ones because it makes sense to avoid that problem even if I'm not experiencing it right now.

I think correct grip technique and sufficient grip strength are important for proper use of a handgun, but especially for a small, light weight 45, but I may send the gun in just to make sure there isn't something else going on. I have not had limp wrist issues with any other guns.

The Hogue grip fits this gun very well and fattens the grip which made it feel better in my hands. I didn't mind the stippling in my hand, but didn't like it much on my back. The rubber is nice and soft.

So you were dropping mags too, and the Hogue solved it. Interesting. Were you shooting left handed or right?

 

[outflyin]

So you were dropping mags too, and the Hogue solved it. Interesting. Were you shooting left handed or right?

Right-handed.

 

[Boscome]

Rachel was good to me. My three followers came in about five days from her ordering them at no cost to me. I have nothing bad to say about Smith and Wesson CS.

Did she send u followers or the full assembly?
I'm still waiting for mine. She told me they were on back order.

 

[Boscome]

I just did Chat with S&W. Got Brett. Rachel was gone for the day. He said still no followers in stock and no Idea when they will be. I could send the mags in for repair or replacement with a 2 to 4 week turn around. Also be aware he said they will be shut down July 24th to Aug 4 so nothing goes in or out during that time. So I won't get followers until Mid August at the earliest.

Maybe I would consider a revolver as future purchase but no more pistols from them. There quality is ****. Had a 1911 PC 45 that broke and had to send in for repair. I see other peoples stories about poor quality. I've had it with them.

 

[Bozz10mm]

I checked mine again. I actually got the new followers with the Shield 45 I purchased in April. It's the ones I ordered later from Quantico Tactical that have the old followers. I put another 100 rounds through my Shield and 3 different mags today and didn't have any problems with the old or new followers.

 

[JayinAZ]

I tried the chat today and got a page saying everyone was busy, so I sent a message. Within an hour I had a reply from S&W saying they’d mail 3 followers to me if I gave them my address. So they are on the way. Excellent customer service.


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[DiegoGarcia]

I love when some people go out of their way to make others look totally stupid when in fact all roads lead to either of two things, the mag followers or the mag catch itself in my opinion. Don't talk to me about grip, paper stuck in your gun, how to insert a mag, punching holes in your mags. This is a factory parts issue and the very early M&Ps had the same problem. To the self proclaimed all-knowing, please don't insult our intelligence.

 

[DiegoGarcia]

I just did Chat with S&W. Got Brett. Rachel was gone for the day. He said still no followers in stock and no Idea when they will be. I could send the mags in for repair or replacement with a 2 to 4 week turn around. Also be aware he said they will be shut down July 24th to Aug 4 so nothing goes in or out during that time. So I won't get followers until Mid August at the earliest.

Maybe I would consider a revolver as future purchase but no more pistols from them. There quality is ****. Had a 1911 PC 45 that broke and had to send in for repair. I see other peoples stories about poor quality. I've had it with them.

Then pay twice as much and buy an H&K but please stop your whining. Best to just leave quietly in the night and be done with it.

 

[FloridaS&W]

Got my new followers yesterday and already dropped them into the magazines. I plan on running the gun again this weekend and will report on the results. Hats off to Bigmaxdog, Funflyer and Dad_Roman for the images and video.

 

[Dad_Roman]

I love it when a plan comes together

 

[Bozz10mm]

I tried the chat today and got a page saying everyone was busy, so I sent a message. Within an hour I had a reply from S&W saying they’d mail 3 followers to me if I gave them my address. So they are on the way. Excellent customer service.


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I did that 3 weeks ago, and have yet to hear anything back. Maybe I'll try it again. sounds like they have the followers back in stock.

 

[Texas40]

Have 4 mags all 7 rds.
1 is the oem came with firearm. Sold 6 rd and bought 3 more 7 rd. All look like this and all have been 100% reliable.

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[JayinAZ]

Just an update. My new followers arrived in yesterday’s mail. I’ll be able to try them out this weekend, I think.


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[JayinAZ]

I put 100 rounds through it today with no mag drops. BTW my new followers came with the metal inserts.