Striker broke in less then 2 months 😕😥😩

[Guitarzan42069]

My striker on my Smith & Wesson SD9 VE broke on the range 1 month and 6 days after I purchased it. I only got to shoot about 200 rounds with the gun, and I liked it very much until it stopped going bang bang
Sent a request for it to be fixed on the website, but not sure if I submitted the request To the proper department or persons.
I am hoping they send me a new striker and I do not have to mail in my gun and wait months, or have to pay extra for shipping and handling, for the repair .
Does anyone know if they would send you a striker, to fix it yourself? Or if you have to send the gun in to have it fixed?
This is the first gun I ever bought, and just got my CCW permit, I hope the problem gets fixed and it does not break again, is it common with this gun for the striker to break? I saw a lot of post of people with SD models having strikers break. I would like to get my wife and daughter a gun so they can get their CCW permits also, and was interested in other Smith and Wessons, but very disappointed that the gun broke so soon, kind of worried about buying more Smith and Wesson's if this is a common problem . I do not want my wife or daughter in a situation where they need to protect themselves and the gun breaks. My friends suggested Smith and Wesson but now I'm kind of regretting it because I will be without my gun until I can get it fixed, and I just signed up for a gun club that is going to start soon and have nothing to shoot with .

 

[Disabled1]

I can guarantee you this, S&W will not send you a striker to install into your pistol, on your own. Are you the original owner? Did you register the pistol with S&W when you bought it? I can almost bet my life on it that S&W will want it back to fix it on their own.

 

[iPac]

That experience wouldn't have instilled much faith in the gun for me either. Whether a fluke or not, I would pass on this model going forward and find a replacement. Not sure I could ever trust it again if using as CCW.

 

[kctgb]

I wouldn't worry, every major firearms manufacturer have turds every once in a while. If you have the receipt S&W should fix it for you, I would take the gun back to the place you bought it from. I had a new marlin xl7 that wouldn't fire, took it back to the place I bought it from and told them to take care of it.

 

[deanodog]

I had a SW9VE which has the same striker as the SD (I think). In the 200 rounds I fired it broke the striker two times. S&W sent me a fed-ex pickup label and it was picked up at my home and delivered back two weeks to my home. I can not trust it for anything other than a plinker. S&W was very nice and paid shipping both ways in each of the two times.

 

[star1]

That is disheartening.
I called them and they sent me a complete striker assembly, had it 2 days.
Norm

 

[shawn mccarver]

My striker on my Smith & Wesson SD9 VE broke on the range 1 month and 6 days after I purchased it. I only got to shoot about 200 rounds with the gun, and I liked it very much until it stopped going bang bang
Sent a request for it to be fixed on the website, but not sure if I submitted the request To the proper department or persons.
I am hoping they send me a new striker and I do not have to mail in my gun and wait months, or have to pay extra for shipping and handling, for the repair .
Does anyone know if they would send you a striker, to fix it yourself? Or if you have to send the gun in to have it fixed?
This is the first gun I ever bought, and just got my CCW permit, I hope the problem gets fixed and it does not break again, is it common with this gun for the striker to break? I saw a lot of post of people with SD models having strikers break. I would like to get my wife and daughter a gun so they can get their CCW permits also, and was interested in other Smith and Wessons, but very disappointed that the gun broke so soon, kind of worried about buying more Smith and Wesson's if this is a common problem . I do not want my wife or daughter in a situation where they need to protect themselves and the gun breaks. My friends suggested Smith and Wesson but now I'm kind of regretting it because I will be without my gun until I can get it fixed, and I just signed up for a gun club that is going to start soon and have nothing to shoot with . ������

First of all, pick up the phone and speak to a live person.

S&W doesn't seem to do well with email or internet inquiries if the reports around here are any indication.

Secondly, use the shipping label they will send you and let them fix it.

Thirdly, this is why everyone should have a twin to your match or carry gun, for times when your gun is down for repair or in the event it is used "for real" and it is "confiscated" as evidence. I read another thread just today where a person who apparently made a completely lawful self-defense shoot had his pistol confiscated despite the fact that he was not arrested. Whether it will be returned, and in what shape it will be remain to be seen.

If you cannot afford to buy a twin pistol, then at least order and keep on hand a complete striker assembly, and whatever other spare parts you might need.

 

[Guitarzan42069]

I searched online and there is no place anywhere that you can buy a striker for this gun.
It really is going to impact my future purchases of firearms, probably not from Smith and Wesson. If this gun is going to break this quickly and in this manner, in which it broke, is very concerning. I used to be a CNC machinist, making aircraft and flying gas turbine castings, and the amount of the test that we used to put our parts through, makes me wonder how much testing and emphasis is put into quality parts by Smith and Wesson, or by their vendors. One of the big selling points was it was made in the United States in Springfield Massachusetts, I would like to buy American, but they need to do a better job testing their parts. Thank you all for your responses I am going to call Smith & Wesson tomorrow during business hours and hopefully get this problem solved. Went to a gun show today and already decided that my wife, and my daughters guns will not be Smith & Wesson . God bless America, because if we are producing these types of defensive products for our country, and our families protection, we will need all the help we can get.

 

[star1]

while very disappointing you can google just about any striker fired pistol (Ruger, Glock, Tarus etc) and you will find many instances of broken strikers. I guess the part I don't like about the SD9VE is there aren't strikers available from aftermarket but you can get aftermarket for the M&P


Good luck and let us know how S&W treats you

 

[Arik]

All manufacturers will have some lemons. Cars, trains, computers, cell phones, TVs, tires, treadmills.... whatever. Look up any product and you'll find people who have had one type of problem or another.

It could have been just an issue with that striker. Get another and shoot the snot out of the gun. If it works great. If not, buy something else and move on. But just know that whatever else you may buy chances are it had problems too

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[lrrifleman]

I can appreciate your hesitation at purchasing another S&W based on your recent experience. I have been a S&W owner since the late 1970s, and with the various Smiths that I purchased, I have only had two instances of being let down, and these were unique failures. On the Model 27 that I purchased used, after about 15 years of use, the extractor star separated from the extractor rod (it is my understanding that this was a rare failure). With the Model 57 that I purchased new, for some reason the cylinder just wouldn't open. With respect to the 57, S&W repaired the revolver on their dime, and had it back in under a month. Concerning my Model 27, my old time 'smith fixed it for about $30, when S&W quoted me over $300 for replacement parts and labor.

In my opinion, these were rare occurrences. Granted, these were steel guns, but I still trust the Smiths. I am jaded, I don't like nor trust polymer pistols with strikers. I lean towards traditional firing mechanisms in metal handguns. If I were you, I would give S&W a second chance, and try and older metal frame pistol or a revolver, I think that you will be happy with your decision.

 

[Mister X]

I'll second Arik's post.

I view the SD9 as being a budget model. They are fine for what they are, but I myself wouldn't ever choose to depend on any budget handgun for the very serious task of self-defense. I admire your desire to buy American and do so when I can, but when it comes to protecting my life and the lives of my family, I want the best tool for the job no matter where it's made.

 

[Guitarzan42069]

I called Smith and Wesson today, and they emailed me a label for FedEx to ship my gun back, sent the gun back today . They said 5 to 6 weeks for repairs, hoping it doesn't take that long . At least I still have my A.R. 15 and trusted new England single shot shotgun for home defense. I think I am going to look for a different manufacturer for my wife and daughters concealed carry weapons. Going to try my best to still buy American . But most importantly I will have to take my wife and daughter to the gun range and let them try different guns that we can rent to see what they like best .
Thank you for all the feedback, hopefully when I get the gun back it works fine and I can still use it for my concealed carry in the winter, getting a thinner profile gun for summer defense. I really like the feel of the SD9 Smith & Wesson, Will have to do more research for higher, better quality guns, that are American-made. I guess if it comes down to it I can just open carry my A.R. 15 if we go someplace where I need the security of protection LOL. Just kidding I wouldn't carry my A.R. 15 unless there was a zombie outbreak, LOL
I had bone cancer 17 years ago, which required me to get a hip and thigh bone titanium prosthesis, in my left leg, so running is not a option for me in the face of danger, so I need something that I can stand my ground if threaten . Don't get me wrong I hope I never ever have to defend myself or my family, or innocent bystanders from a shooter, it is something I would not want to live with the rest of my life, but I don't think I could live a life if something happened to one of my loved ones again, and I was not prepared to at least try to protect them . After losing our son at 22 years old, ( he did not lose his life praying on innocent people, but made bad decisions, and was trouble with his life at the time of his demise), but I would not wish that on any parent, or loved one, no matter the circumstances. Sometimes you wish you could help your children or loved ones, even if they make mistakes, losing a loved one is the most terrible thing imaginable, especially your child.I do not believe there is anything heroic about taking anybody's life. They may deserve it, and it may be The hazards of the actions they take praying on innocent people, but A lot of people don't understand the hardship you can face with yourself, or the loved ones of the persons life you take.
Pray for peace prepare for war.
God bless America

 

[bigwheelzip]

Too bad about your first experience. I've had a couple of problems with different brands, and realized I need backup guns for any gun type that I don't want to be without. An almost four month wait for a spring on my 9mm Shield, caused me to get two more CC pistols, and now the Shield is just for backup instead of my primary carry.

It took a fair amount of time before I learned enough about guns and myself to settle into something I was truly happy with.

Good luck to you and your family, and welcome to the forum.

 

[kctgb]

You might look at the PT111/140 G2 for your wife and daughter, lots of buzz on the internet and YouTube about them. It's not made in america but some good engineering went into the PT G2 series pistols by american firearms engineers. Taurus was bought out a year or two ago, the new owners immediately hired a number of very prominent engineers from Colt and some other american gun companies to redesign the PT series. Something to think about. Good luck on your SD.

 

[The Nothing]

This is why you shoot guns regularly, to find a fault. In your case, it was a striker. In my case, it was a frame failure (or aftermarket recoil spring). With a new striker, all will be fine.

Likewise, I have a Beretta that failed after 75 rounds, or, what I like to call, in the middle of the first trip to the range. Recoil spring was *****. Called Beretta, got a new spring, and all is good. Didn't have to trash the gun on forums for my first posts...

 

[Steve912]

I'll second Arik's post.

I view the SD9 as being a budget model. They are fine for what they are, but I myself wouldn't ever choose to depend on any budget handgun for the very serious task of self-defense.

The SD series are competent and sufficient guns for self-defense.

You don't need to buy a Lamborghini, to get a safe, reliable ride.

 

[Arik]

Taurus hasn't been bought by anyone. Their last major changes were when they bought Rossi in 1997. They didn't hire anyone from Colt unless maybe the janitor.

The reviews left on sites like Buds are mainly BS. Written by Taurus employees. If you look at reviews for every other firearm and compare it to Taurus reviews you'll see it's fake. It's the only gun to have over 300 reviews and not one single bad one. That's fake. Take a look at Palmetto State Armory. I clicked on a dozen different Glocks and got a total of 7 reviews. Several different M&Ps and had 22 reviews with 12 going to the M&P22.. One sig had 3 reviews. FN, one review, Ruger 380, 36 reviews. CZ 75 a whopping 4 reviews. But the PT 111 had a massive 205 review and ALL positive.

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[amazingflapjack]

I'm coming to the place that, for me, the new production stuff just isn't S&W as I understand it. JMO.

 

[Guitarzan42069]

This is why you shoot guns regularly, to find a fault. In your case, it was a striker. In my case, it was a frame failure (or aftermarket recoil spring). With a new striker, all will be fine.

Likewise, I have a Beretta that failed after 75 rounds, or, what I like to call, in the middle of the first trip to the range. Recoil spring was *****. Called Beretta, got a new spring, and all is good. Didn't have to trash the gun on forums for my first posts...

I didn't trash the gun on forms, I merely stated that I hope the new striker does not also fail . As a former CNC machinist I know that you can get a bad batch of parts if the metals are not up to spec, or treatment of the parts are not done properly, such as heat treating, inspection errors, etc...
Personally I like the gun, but I hope they did not get a bad batch of strikers from their supplier, or department, which should not have passed quality control. As A flying gas turbine machinist, we did not accept parts if they cannot pass quality control, and our company had a lot......, a lot of quality control, after every procedure done in the manufacturing of our products several pieces were inspected, if not all pieces were inspected. Also according to the forums a few people had problems with the strikers . If you are carrying a firearm for protection you do not want it to fail when you need it because of defective materials, this was not acceptable in the company which I worked for, because airplanes would crash, or turbine powered equipment could explode, meaning the difference between life and death . When people are relying on a product for their safety, or protection, extreme measures should be taken to make sure they pass quality control.
One person on these forms stated, they had four strikers fail and had to send their gun back for repairs each time. So it is not like I am the only one that experienced this problem with this part, hopefully they got a new manufacture for their strikers, or conducted better quality control to make sure they put in quality parts.
Also it was my first post because I only had the gun for one month, and only got to use it two times. Never having A Smith & Wesson before, it was the first time I went on the site. I wanted to see how you would go about getting the gun fixed, and if this was a common problem with the firearm, also too see how their customer service was with other customers that had issues that needed to be resolved .
No hard feelings I'm not trying to be rude, (or disrespect Smith and Wesson) I really do like the gun, I tried it out before I bought it and it is a good fit for me. I do agree with you that regardless of what product you buy, there will always be one or two bad apples just because that's the way life is LOL . I have tried other Smith & Wessons that I rented at the firing range when I tried this Gun, and also liked the way that one handled. I amlooking for a slimmer profiled gun for summertime conceal carry. For summer protection I am leaning more towards a revolver, just because where I live it is more likely to have close contact with more people in the summertime then during the cold winter's. I would also like my wife and daughter to get a revolver, but they want to get a semi automatic because it holds more rounds. My philosophy on revolvers is, that you can fire them while they are still concealed if you are attacked before you can pull your gun out of concealment, without jamming or stove piping. So if my wife or daughter are walking, or in a situation where they do not feel comfortable, they can put their hand on the gun and shoot through clothing or their purse at very close range and hit a threat point blank, and manage to hopefully get away from a attacker. Being disabled myself and having to use a cane to walk now, I am also leaning towards a revolver for my summer conceal carry for the same reason .
The only thing I could think that would be better than having to conceal carry, is to live in a society where people would respect each other, each other's personal space, property, and rights to move about freely. The chances of that happening though, are about as slim as, leprechauns riding unicorns over rainbows, delivering pots of gold, to the men and women that fight for this country's freedoms.
Pray for peace prepare for war