ront
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J-Dog, I have heard of this happening before. Some people call it a good feature and like it, but if your friend does not like it, he should give S&W a call. They will take care of him.
Ron
Ron
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?
limpwristing is largely urban myth that is most often explainable by other more tangible physical causes
Odd, because this is the reverse of what my PD determined. We used to field the 4506, and we were in the process of moving away from S&W because they were no longer making the 4506 and we didn't like what they were currently offering- until the M&P came along. I believe the Ordnance Unit was about to recommend shifting to the Glock 22 when S&W sent us some M&Ps. They ran the M&P through a pretty grueling test, which the M&P and Glock passed fine, but with which several other T&E pistols had difficulties.This guy's statement was they went away from Smith because they were concerned about the quality of firearms S&W is currently producing. In their trials at the HPD range, there were too many QC issues they perceived could/would put an officer at risk in situations. He didn't elaborate further; I assume (DANGER!) by this he meant feeding/extracting issues and not structural failure (in a combat situation, any failure is plenty dangerous, and not "just a jam"). When I see him SUnday, I'll try to get further clarification. But this didn't sound like a "we just don't like it because it's different" rejection, esp. since HPD has generally been a pro-Smith unit, recommending them for officer's to carry, as a whole.
Coronach said:I wonder if HPD's decision was made prior to the M&P coming out, or if they had some specific objection to the design?
I wonder if HPD's decision was made prior to the M&P coming out, or if they had some specific objection to the design?
Or if there were some type of politics that came into play as well.
Q said:You mean, police departments aren't immune from politics? <Gasp!> I am shocked <awed look>
Coronach said:And, don't trade or sell the Glock. Ever.