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Old 08-22-2013, 1:28 PM
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Smith & Wesson is in the process of announcing a Safety Alert relating to the lower trigger on M&P Shield pistols. We should be in a position to provide you with more details as to the scope of the affected pistols in a few days. In the meantime, please stop all sales and shipments of M&P Shield pistols pending further notice. We appreciate your assistance in ensuring that the products we provide to customers meet our high standards for quality and safety.
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Old 08-22-2013, 1:52 PM
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Yep saw that yesterday, all the larger wholesalers relayed that out.

Interesting to see how many are effected.
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Old 08-22-2013, 2:09 PM
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Anyone have details as to what exactly is the issue with lower trigger?

Any what is S&W stance on SSE pistols if it required us to send back to factory for repairs?
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Anyone have details as to what exactly is the issue with lower trigger?

Any what is S&W stance on SSE pistols if it required us to send back to factory for repairs?
Hope this helps.

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Just saw this.
Will S&W ship these back to guys in CA? Being that they had to obtain them by SSE?

Might Suck.
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^^ Thanks teflondog, I just inspected and returned mine to my hip!!
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Old 08-22-2013, 2:37 PM
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Just saw this.
Will S&W ship these back to guys in CA? Being that they had to obtain them by SSE?

Might Suck.
I would consider just sending them the frame and trigger goup withou the slide and barrel if possible.
I just checked mine and IGTG
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Old 08-22-2013, 2:39 PM
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If you legally bought the pistol (e.g. SSE) they can send it back to you after the repairs are complete.

Hope mine is not affected. It was built in July. :-(
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Old 08-22-2013, 2:44 PM
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The only problem should arise if they have to replace the serialized frame. If they just repair a part, or replace a part, but you keep the same serial number, there's no need to DROS and all should be fine.

There's been a lot of confusion about this, but I think the problem only happens when a gun is being replaced with a "new" gun, which has to satisfy all the legal requirements.
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^^ Thanks teflondog, I just inspected and returned mine to my hip!!
Mine went back in the holster too.
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Just saw this.
Will S&W ship these back to guys in CA? Being that they had to obtain them by SSE?

Might Suck.
I believe you only run into problems when they have to replace the frame (new serial numbers). If it were me I'd do the work myself and eat the $10 in parts. I don't like sending my firearms through the mail. Personal opinion, thats all.
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Old 08-22-2013, 2:52 PM
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I am glad I got a 40c last year, instead. The Shield is on my want list, but not yet. Being an early adopter isn't for me.
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Old 08-22-2013, 3:00 PM
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I believe you only run into problems when they have to replace the frame (new serial numbers). If it were me I'd do the work myself and eat the $10 in parts. I don't like sending my firearms through the mail. Personal opinion, thats all.
While it should be that if the frame is not being replace with a new one with new serial number, they should work/repair the gun and mail it back.

Recently Sig decided to be "special" and regardless of whether a new serialized frame is needed or not, if the gun is not on CA roster, kiss it good bye if you sent it back.

Hopefully S&W doesn't not follow's Sig's horrible philosophy.
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Apparently there were a batch of trigger assemblies missing the spring in the hinged trigger. It's a relatively simple fix if S&W would send you a new trigger assembly. But while M&P's are easy to work in when compared to a 1911, they are a bit more complex then a Glock.
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wo...
just picked mine up yesterday checked it like the video instructs looks like im good to go...
I think after the range tomorrow I'll check it again to be sure.
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FYI, this doesn't appear to be a problem that develops over time. You either have the problem or you don't. It's because of the missing spring.
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Old 08-22-2013, 4:21 PM
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While it should be that if the frame is not being replace with a new one with new serial number, they should work/repair the gun and mail it back.

Recently Sig decided to be "special" and regardless of whether a new serialized frame is needed or not, if the gun is not on CA roster, kiss it good bye if you sent it back.

Hopefully S&W doesn't not follow's Sig's horrible philosophy.
WOW that sucks! I'd be livid if I sent a gun in and they refused to send it back.
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Old 08-22-2013, 5:02 PM
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Mines gtg with a HAD####
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Old 08-22-2013, 5:36 PM
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Old 08-22-2013, 5:38 PM
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I've dropped mine on my concrete floor several times...I'm not even sure I have to check
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looks like i might just need to go to a glock 26 or if possible, SSE a XDs
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LOL, any gun made before Aug 19th 2013.
So basically EVERY SINGLE M&P SHIELD!
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this needs to be stickied...
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Bought two Shields when they first came out, April 2012, consecutive serial numbers. Just checked both and on one it is GTG, the other one, nope. Called S&W, they took my info and said to call back next Monday.
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Just saw this.
Will S&W ship these back to guys in CA? Being that they had to obtain them by SSE?

Might Suck.
Not all were SSE'd....
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Not all were SSE'd....
Well yeah, I realize that... I'm sorry I misspoke.
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Thanks for posting the notice and the video!
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We were just sitting down for dinner last night and the phone rings. It's an employee at PRK Arms, Visalia where I bought my 9mm Shield early this year.
He informs me of the S&W issued Safety Alert regarding the Shield's trigger and invites me to bring my Shield in to the store for an inspection. I told him that yes, I was aware of the situation and had already checked mine as per the S&W instructions and found it to be perfectly functional. The employee still offers up the inspection and I accepted as two positive verifications are better than one so I set up an appointment for next week to have the Shield looked at.
I commend PRK Arms for contacting me and I hope other gun stores that sell Shields are doing the same.
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Well done to PRK and S&W. Good customer service often leads to more sales.
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Well yeah, I realize that... I'm sorry I misspoke.
No apologies needed brother.
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Lucky it's easy enough to check if your Shield is one of the ones that needs to be sent back.

Thanks Teflondog for the video!

I'm all good ... HPEXXXX, born back in May 2013
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Mine is good to go as well..
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No big deal. They got a batch of bad trigger bar pins. All the manufacturers have occasional problems. The measure of a company is what they do about the problem when discovered. S&W is stepping up, paying all costs, not trying to hide anything or dodge responsibility. This is how they keep their reputation among the best customer service in the industry.
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No big deal. They got a batch of bad trigger bar pins. All the manufacturers have occasional problems. The measure of a company is what they do about the problem when discovered. S&W is stepping up, paying all costs, not trying to hide anything or dodge responsibility. This how they keep their reputation among the best customer service in the industry.
This!!!!
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mine is gtg (born Sept 2012)...

here's a link to the Safety Notice itself (the check sequence is quicker than the vid): https://secure05.lwcdirect.com/front...&campaignID=63
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If anyone is still interested in the 9mm Shield, my lgs SGCUSA.com has 18 remaining at a new price of about $380. Before this price they had them at about $450.

Friday night they had a lot of 102 Shields. Selling like hot cakes. I've yet to pick up the 2 I bought, but from what I've read, a S&W rep went and inspected all of these pistols.
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An Apex Tactical aftermarket trigger would resolve this issue! Get going Apex. We want a new trigger for the Shield's like the rest of the M&P's!
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