Shield recall

Bass pro answer to this question = huh?

Cabelas answer to this question = Since when?

LGS #1 answer to this question = Not since a mag issue on the .40, and i dont even think that was a complete recall.

LGS #2 answer to this question = GOD i hope not. I just sold 8 today (2 about 15 minutes ago) and we are on the immediate notify list by all manufacturers that we sell for. Let me check the manufacturer since we have very easy access to them.........Manufacturer tells me they know of no such thing.

There u have it.........next.
 
crice8 said:
I thought they already released it? And If this turns out to be a recall I will be doing the same and going to the Apex
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No. Not yet. Scott Folk of Apex Tactical emailed me this on August 12th...

Chris

We're working on one, it's taking us a while to get everything the way we need it to make it right.

Scott Folk
Vice President/Pistolsmith
Apex Tactical Specialties, Inc.
 
JFR said:
I have a good friend that is the general manager of a BPS. I called asked if he has heard anything about it, he confirmed that they did receive a stop selling notice today and will looking into the details for me.

I think this one has some weight to it, now it's just a matter of the details and depth of the impact.

FWIW I think the impact will be minimal.

Add**Also the 1st time posters have good credit with me, keep it up and thanks for sharing! We all had a 1st post at one time, I'm glad theirs added value!
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**Update** I heard back and apparently S&W hasn't provided any other details or instructions to dealers other than "Safety issue with the lower trigger mechanism" and that they will be providing more details shortly. All this aligns with what others have posted here.

It looks like the "Mailman" OP has delivered. Thanks for sharing the info.
 
JFR said:
**Update** I heard back and apparently S&W hasn't provided any other details or instructions to dealers other than "Safety issue with the lower trigger mechanism" and that they will be providing more details shortly. All this aligns with what others have posted here.

It looks like the "Mailman" OP has delivered. Thanks for sharing the info.
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Why are they still allowing the Shield to be sold by big chain box stores and other LGS. This makes no sense. Because if it were a potential problem they would put a hold on ALL new orders and wouldnt let one leave the store if it were already there.

And IF it did happen to accidentally be true. This would fall in line with it being a possible "batch" problem. Meaning all the ones at the store can be sold because maybe they dont fall within that batch.
 
It may be prudent to read the previous posts prior to posting. There IS an issue with some of the new triggers. If your trigger is fine, you have no worries. See post 17
 
That's interesting, I have two shields bought this year, one with a May date and one with a July date. The July build, the pin for the trigger hinge appears to be set too deep on the trigger which then protrudes on the right side of the trigger enough to be felt. The May build is flush on both sites. Both triggers function fine, but the July build pin looks like the one in picture 2 on the link in post#17 and the May build looks like the one in picture 3. Here's the link for those that don't want to go back to the post: S&W Shield missing a spring? - M4Carbine.net Forums
 
Atticaz said:
If the lower half of you trigger is springing forward, as it should, your Shield should not be affected by this "recall."

I, personally, am waiting for Apex Tactical's Shield trigger to be released.
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Atticaz

Thank you for the layman's version. My trigger definitely is spring loaded. Snaps back every time.

Try as I might (gun empty) squeezing the top half of the trigger will not fire the weapon.

Inertia safety works as designed on my Shield.

Russ
 
I called the local academy and they were put on a no sale hold and received that notice straight from smith and wesson. From what I have gathered it pertains to newly bought shields. not those of us who bought it months ago(=
 
I've got three older M&P's (not Shields) where the lower trigger pin can back out a few bazillionths of an inch. I just keep an eye on it. I'm not sure it can move far enough to cause issues without the owner really knowing about it, though.

If the lower trigger falls off entirely, the gun will still function just fine, but the trigger safety parts won't work, of course. (At least on the older M&P's. I presume that the Shield is set up the same way.)

The distribution of this information is kinda odd, though. Apparently it's legitimate from what I read here.

I don't understand the recall, except as a CYA should the trigger safety go away without notice.

Regards,
 
My very recently purchased shield was test fired from the factory on 7/18/2013. The lower trigger seems to be appropriately "sprung" as it returns smartly to normal position after dry firing, even if I release it very gently. There is most assuredly a spring in there and it appears to be working.
 
Big difference between "Safety Alert" and "Recall".

Of course using the word "RECALL", even though the word has not been uttered by S&W, is a lot more exciting, now isn't it?

How else are you going to get everyone's panties in a bunch?!
 
Just got off the phone again this morning with S&W customer service. He didn't know anything new. Just that the engineers were looking at the issue deciding if they should issue a safety notice or a recall. He told me the information started with a distributer notifying them. He thought the information was supposed to go on the web site yesterday but should be up by today or tomorrow, other wise nothing new.
 
I've got a HPMxxx test fired on 6/21/13. There's supposed to be S&W factory reps at M&P Demo days tomorrow/Sat at Shoot Straight so I think I will stop by for a chat. If nothing else prizes, giveaways and mags available. Free extra mag with M&P purchase and it will be interesting to see if they are selling the pile of shields they have for the event.
 
millisec said:
I've got a HPMxxx test fired on 6/21/13. There's supposed to be S&W factory reps at M&P Demo days tomorrow/Sat at Shoot Straight so I think I will stop by for a chat. If nothing else prizes, giveaways and mags available. Free extra mag with M&P purchase and it will be interesting to see if they are selling the pile of shields they have for the event.
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I was thinking the same on stopping in on their other event in WPB. It will be interesting to hear a sales reps perspective on the shields and magazine supplies instead of CS rep.

Keep us posted of your findings, I'll do the same.
 
I also received a call from my local gun store this morning telling me that the Shield 9mm that I had on layaway has to be shipped back to Smith and Wesson for a recall. He asked me if I still wanted it and I told him that i did, as I have been looking for one for a while and got a good deal on it ($399). He said that he didn't have any details and didn't know how long it would take. I am glad to hear that others have received this news in the last few days, as it sounded fishy to me. I will post back when the gun comes back in.
 
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