SW40F Slide locking while shooting

[Jeepnbrett]

I recently purchased a used SW40F. It's in good condition but it has definitely had some rounds go through it. Here's the issue.
About every 2 or 3 rounds, the slide will stay in a locked position like the mag is empty. I release the slide without a problem and 2-3 rounds rounds later it happens again.
What direction should I go with this issue?

 

[Willcoe]

Call S&W or take it to a gunsmith.

 

[EBK]

Ihad a similar issue with my SD40 VE Smith and Wessson sent me a new slide stop and spring. I replaced that and have not had any issues since. Seems the spring was a weak one as the new one has gone well over 200 rounds. The original one started giving me issues around the 300 mark.

 

[Dr Denby]

Jeep,

EBK, is correct. Get them to send a slide release lever and spring.

It is however, a tricky installation... especially without a slave pin.

Ihad a similar issue with my SD40 VE Smith and Wessson sent me a new slide stop and spring. I replaced that and have not had any issues since. Seems the spring was a weak one as the new one has gone well over 200 rounds. The original one started giving me issues around the 300 mark.

EBK, did they send a slave pin as well to help with the spring install? That can be a very frustrating fix without one.

Doc

 

[EBK]

Jeep,

EBK, is correct. Get them to send a slide release lever and spring.

It is however, a tricky installation... especially without a slave pin.






EBK, did they send a slave pin as well to help with the spring install? That can be a very frustrating fix without one.

Doc

Nope, I just used a slightly smaller pin punch to hold it all in place while I slid the pin in place.

 

[Jeepnbrett]

Thanks for the replies. It ended up being a broken slide lock spring. I ordered a new slide lock that comes with a new spring. While I had the gun apart I also installed the Apex trigger along with a 20lbs slide spring and stainless spring guide from gunsprings.com. I am very happy with results. The gun is much more enjoyable to shoot.

 

[Dr Denby]

Excellent jeep.

Yeah the Apex parts work wonders. Really improves the action.

Glad it worked out.

Doc

 

[sgtch250]

Sd40 ve slide issues

I just bought a used Sd40 ve when i rock the slide back it locks open everytime. Im not sure if its a problem with the spring on the lock lever or just the way im holding the weapon. If its not suppose to do this should I send it back. I purchased it on Gunbroker.com
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[Steve912]

I just bought a used Sd40 ve when i rock the slide back it locks open everytime.
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Are you doing this with an empty magazine in the grip? The empty mag should lock the slide back (by lifting the slide lock).