Smith and Wesson M&P 9mm Problem

[Ala Dan]

I've sold a few of the Smith M&P's in both 9m/m and .40S&W, and to date
I haven't heard of any reported problems. It could be that a bad batch of
weapons got out without the QC folks catching it; but rest assured that
S&W will gladly take care of your problem in a timely manner.

 

[Jiml3]

Just got the latest issue of Gun Tests and they compared the S&W M&P against
a Glock 26 and another compact which I don't remember as I didn't get a chance to read the article, but they had issues with the M&P. They complained of failures to feed and gave it a "D" rating. Until now, I have only heard of good
things about the M&P and was looking forward to possibly making a purchase. I will now hold off until S&W resolves the problems. I really want to buy one as I own several of their guns and have had no problems. As far as customer service, they have been excellent.

 

[Delobius]

FWIW, I bought an M&P 9 (no magazine disconnect or lock) two weeks ago. I fired less than 100 rounds through it, but I had no problems. The trigger was just a little crunchy, but vastly better than any Glock I've tried. Also, the grip angle is much better for me.

It's my first polymer pistol - it's no Sig, but then again, I bought it as a "sport utility pistol" - something I could shoot a lot in various conditions without feeling bad about the pretty finish.

 

[MythBuster]

One local gun shop has sold three M&P pistols. Two had problems and were sent back. We don't know about the other one.

They claim their design is an improvement over the Glock. That is not true.

You may "like" the M&P better but it has no real world advantage.

I have carried Glocks since the late 80's and I would like to get something different. I tried the XD. They also have no real world advantage over the Glock.

I am waiting for a better gun but so far it is not out there.

 

[TonyT]

My S&W 99 has been utterly reliable and surprisingly accurate for it's short barrel length. It's as accurate as my PO18-9 and more accurate than my SPringfield 1911 in 9mm. Are you holding the grip firmly?

 

[loplop]

Just got the latest issue of Gun Tests and they compared the S&W M&P against
a Glock 26 and another compact which I don't remember as I didn't get a chance to read the article

SIG P239. A fantastic weapon for carry.

 

[BBsteel]

Just fired 300 rounds through mine today. Great gun and very accurate. The only complaint I have is that my slide doesn't always remain racked back on the last shot. I can live with this as long as the gun keeps performing. I bought it used and I myself have put about 1,000 rounds through it now without any failures except what I described above.

 

[Coronach]

You may "like" the M&P better but it has no real world advantage.

Liking it is a real world advantage, when you're talking about ergonomics, pointability, trigger pull, group size, split times, etc, and not just "this design gives me warm fuzzies.". If the gun fits you better, you can shoot it better. And that is the whole point.

It's just not an improvement for you, since you're either used to the glock, or it fits you better. It most certainly is an improvement for me, though.

Mike

 

[ront]

I will also say that I shoot the M&P .40c better than I did my G27. For me, that is an improvement!

Ron

 

[nwilliams]

I purchased an M&P .40 fullsize a few months ago and after about 700 flawless rounds the mag started poping out after each shot. So I sent it back to S&W (I think I tlaked to Larry also) and they replaced the mag release, got iback about 10 days later. Since I got it back its been problem free for about 300 more rounds, so it appears they fixed the problem.

Thankfully they have a lifetime warranty on these, any future problems and I'm sending it back again and again until they give me a problem free gun. Considering how much it costs them in money and time to send a gun back and forth to a customer you'd think they'd do there best to resolve any probelms the first time. However considering it doesn't cost me anything to send it back I have no problem doing it 100 times if thats what it takes

I will say however in defense of S&W my M&P is one of the best shooters I've ever owned. I was never very accurate with my Glock 22 and I think the trigger is nicer on the M&P and I really like the ergonomics. I'm not sorry I bought it, not yet anyway (knock on wood)

 

[ohiohotboy]

i also have a mp in the 40. i have only shot off about 100 rounds but haven't experinced any problems as of yet. to me it fits my hands better than a glock and i like the fact that i can change the mag release since i shoot left handed. i dont know if glocks can do that but it was a great selling point. i paid 400 out the door with 2 mags and im verry happy with it.

 

[BHPshooter]

I got 6 fte and 9 shell casings stuck OUT OF A 100 rounds of wally world....all seperate instances. The failure to extract occured because the spent shell casing stovepiped in between the slide and barrel. The stuck rounds in the chamber were actually STUCK in the chamber and had to be pried out using my wooden dowel that I have on hand for squib loads - think wolf ammo in an AR15 problems....

A little clarification goes a long way -- So you had 6 Failures to Eject (stovepipes) and 9 Failures to Extract (which probably led to double feeds)? That's an AWFUL lot of malfunctions.

Tangent: Just another reason I don't like the catch-all "FTE" and "FTF" acronyms... it's hard to be sure whether FTE means Failure to Extract, or Eject; With FTF you aren't sure if it's Failure to Fire, or Feed.

Anyway, I'll be interested to see if Smith can iron out their issues with the M&P.

Wes

 

[tango3065]

Not bashing but its always a good idea to not buy a new model anything until it has had a few years to see if they are any known problems.

 

[Redhat]

This is a pretty old thread isn't it?

 

[mlandman]

I have an M&P9, NIB 2 months ago, now with around 1700 rounds through it, mostly target rounds. 1200 Lawman 124gr and the rest Federal (Am. Eagle) 115 gr. I have had 1 failure to extract, no stovepipes and no FTFire or FTFeed.

We'll see...

 

[sharpshooter9mm]

S&w M&p

Hey guys,

I just bought a S&W M&P 9mm and have fired over 700 rounds of american eagle ammo flawlessly. I love this gun it has been excellent and i have no reason to question it's reliability. One thing I would suggest to those having troubl is to clean your guns regulary and be sure to oil them properly with a good quality oil after every cleaning.

 

[targatop]

Sorry to hear about it, I'd definitely send it to S&W for a look over. Funny, I was just coming to the forum to say my M&P 9 compact has gone 400 straight rounds over three rangetrips from NIB with no failures of any kind, no jams, no problems. Guess it's the luck of the draw.

 

[Spartacus451]

Sending it back broken? Sounds like typical S&W customer service. I have a 1911 that has been back 6 times and is still marginal in function and another that has been back once and needs to go back again.

 

[FieroCDSP]

I've had my M&P 40 since november, put at least two thousand through it, and have had no issues what-so-ever. I think the main problem,initially, with the 9mm was teh extractor. I've heard of mag-catch issues, and Smith is on that, and long ago they started replacing the 9mm extractor with the 40cal's extractor. I think the general consensus is to get one with a serial of MPFxxx or later, and you'll be good to go. The probems guns in the M&P series are far and few between, so don't hate them yet.

 

[Glockensig]

Good Lord, if this were a Taurus gun having probem, the Taurus bashing gun snobs would be having a field day!!!!!!

 

[Onmilo]

I have remained quiet.
We have had some issues with M&P pistols, both .40s and 9s and the M&P15 rifles.
I didn't want to say anything because I suspected part of it was some of the, ah hem, customers fault.

I first saw the trend with the 1911 pistols and it seems to be getting worse now.
The Company appears to be trying to get into every conceivable market and do so with as cheaply made a product as possible.

I am beginning to lean away from this company personally and do my merry best to steer potential buyers in other directions unless they insist on this manufacturers products.

My advise to this company as a retailer is to wise up or face the possibility of not being around in ten years or less. JMHO

Oh yeah, I am really dreading the introduction of the M&P .45 auto

 

[buzz_knox]

Oh yeah, I am really dreading the introduction of the M&P .45 auto

It's been out for a bit, and is fairly well received.

 

[Man With A Gun]

Got The .45 M&p - Love It

Just got the M&P .45ACP and put about 200 rounds through it. These were some crappy reloads just to break it....even then it had three jams (FTF) no ejection problems and shot dead to point of aim...I am a happy man.

I shot good ammo afterwards and it feed EVERYTHING in sight.

Light, lots of BIG bullets, easy to carry, shoots great; what's not to love!

BTW, LARGE cap mags coming soon for the .45.

 

[medmo]

Ermac,

Sorry, it stinks getting stuck with a turd.

I have a couple of M&Ps. Originally I bought a full sized 40S&W and picked up a compact 9mm a couple of months ago. I have had no problem with either one.

I still own my Glock which is a 3rd+ generation G19 and have no plans on selling it. From the Glock's origination there have been many iterations of changes made to improve the design and make it more reliable. Even though there have been many changes to the Glock's design to solve both major and minor probems it still continued to be accepted. I even owned two of the "E" series guns that I had to send back to the factory for the frame slide rails. I didn't really enjoy the experience when dealing with their customer support. I expect the same with the M&Ps as they continue to crank them out.

My only recent experience with S&W customer support was excellent. I purchased a used 1076 10mm which I learned after buying required a couple of recall upgrades. One phone call and it was taken care of by the factory without any cost to me. That was on a pistol made a long time ago and I wasn't the original owner.

 

[J-Dog]

My friend just bought a new M&P .40 cal and every time he puts a loaded mag in the gun the slide locks forward and a round is chambered without even touching the slide release. He isn't slamming the mag into the gun or anything either, anyone else have a problem with this or know what it might be?