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TunnelRat · April 30, 2013, 10:07 PM

Just a quick update.

I got the firearm back from S&W today. The repair sheet reads as follows:

Replace Extractor
Replace Extractor Spring
Barrel Modification
Range Tested/Meets Spec

The "Barrel Modification" threw me for a loop. In examining it side by side with my other M&P 9c I can't see anywhere that a modification was made, but idk for sure (I can always call I suppose). I also notice that while they didn't replace the ejector it now has an angled cut whereas before it was flat. I appreciate them doing that.

Anyway, I took it to the range and ran 100 rds of 115 gr Blazer Brass through it. Not the best ammo, but I wanted to see if it would work with underpowered ammo. The first round went boink off the top of my hat and my heart sank a little. However, out of the 100 rds fired I would say 1-2 boinked my head total. The rest ejected to the 4-5 o'clock position. To be fair I may have limp wristed those rounds as I am a bit sick this week.

The rest of the function was fine. I wanted to give S&W the kudos for apparently fixing the issue.

April 30, 2013, 10:07 PM	#27
TunnelRat Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 12,212	Just a quick update. I got the firearm back from S&W today. The repair sheet reads as follows: Replace Extractor Replace Extractor Spring Barrel Modification Range Tested/Meets Spec The "Barrel Modification" threw me for a loop. In examining it side by side with my other M&P 9c I can't see anywhere that a modification was made, but idk for sure (I can always call I suppose). I also notice that while they didn't replace the ejector it now has an angled cut whereas before it was flat. I appreciate them doing that. Anyway, I took it to the range and ran 100 rds of 115 gr Blazer Brass through it. Not the best ammo, but I wanted to see if it would work with underpowered ammo. The first round went boink off the top of my hat and my heart sank a little. However, out of the 100 rds fired I would say 1-2 boinked my head total. The rest ejected to the 4-5 o'clock position. To be fair I may have limp wristed those rounds as I am a bit sick this week. The rest of the function was fine. I wanted to give S&W the kudos for apparently fixing the issue. __________________ Know the status of your weapon Keep your muzzle oriented so that no one will be hurt if the firearm discharges Keep your finger off the trigger until you have an adequate sight picture Maintain situational awareness Last edited by TunnelRat; May 1, 2013 at 12:41 AM.