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Normal M&p9 primer markings?

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  • G60
    Veteran Member
    • Feb 2008
    • 3989

    Normal M&p9 primer markings?

    These primers are from a brand new smith & wesson m&p 9. Put about 400 rounds through it yesterday and noticed markings on the primers I'm not used to (the only other handguns I've owned were in .45)
    hopefully it shows up in the pictures, but all the primers have the firing pink mark with a 'teardrop' shaped bulge around it.
    My first guess is the bulge is due to higher pressure of the 9mm cartridge (even though these were mild 115gr loads), the firing pin hole being larger than the firing pin, and the teardrop shape being formed as the cartridge is quickly ejected.
    Is this normal for an m&p9 or something to worry about?
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    Shenaniguns
    Calguns Addict
    • Dec 2006
    • 6158

    Normal
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    • #3
      gef
      Member
      • Aug 2008
      • 251

      I have the Smith M&P in 9mm and that's the way it is. I like mine alot.

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      • #4
        OneSevenDeuce
        Senior Member
        • Jun 2010
        • 2288

        Interesting. You learn something every day.
        What do you mean my birth certificate expired?

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        • #5
          45R
          Senior Member
          • Nov 2005
          • 2028

          Dude your gun is FUBAR send it to me and I'll make sure you get it back in proper working order

          Its normal, enjoy shooting it!
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          • #6
            smarter
            Senior Member
            • Jul 2009
            • 594

            ditto to all above post.

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            • #7
              evolixsurf
              Senior Member
              • Jan 2010
              • 919

              yup, the m&p's all leave those markings.

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