S&W M&P 15-22 Consumer Safety Alert !!

kymasabe · March 8, 2019, 05:29 PM

Just in case you hadn't heard, S&W is having a small issue with some of their M&P 15-22's bolts. Posting the link here for your convenience. Many of us are AR15 fans, and a lot of us have 15-22's for our kids, just trying to help get the word out so no one gets hurt.

https://www.smith-wesson.com/mp15-22...r-safety-alert

mikejonestkd · March 8, 2019, 07:16 PM

Thanks for the info. mine is within the Serial number range.
I am contacting them Monday to issue an RGA for the bolt.

Mods, can we make this a Sticky?

NWPilgrim · March 8, 2019, 08:22 PM

They have an option to either send I. Your bolt for inspection, or revive a free “bolt inspection tool” to perform the test yourself.

Basically, if the bolt face is not inlet deep enough for the case head/rim, then it can smash the rim (and primer) when the bolt slams closed on a fresh round with on initial loading or automatic loading of next round.

Mine is several years old and has no problems like this so low probability it is defective. But the tool is free so why not be sure.

**Mal H** · March 8, 2019, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikejonestkd

Mods, can we make this a Sticky?

I added it to the existing rifle recall sticky: Rifle recalls

imashooter · March 9, 2019, 11:56 AM

Thanks for the heads-up. Ordered the gauge.

CWO4USCGRET · March 9, 2019, 02:50 PM

This recall is for ALL of their rimfire M&P ARs made before 1 Feb 2019. I ordered the tool as well.

Arub · March 10, 2019, 07:28 PM

https://store.smith-wesson.com/m-p-1...e?options=cart

riffraff · March 11, 2019, 11:12 PM

Ordering the gauge but in the meantime if my .22 goes full auto - oh well

wild willy · March 13, 2019, 04:32 PM

I ordered the gauge.Anybody get a email from them that got your order?

mikejonestkd · March 22, 2019, 06:31 PM

I got the gauge in, its .035" thick for those that want to measure the bolt face on their 15-22s.

Mine is fine, my bolt face depth is .041".

imashooter · March 23, 2019, 11:37 AM

The gauge should be .036. Mine measured that as does the face. Flush fit and calling it good.

berettaprofessor · March 23, 2019, 04:15 PM

Received mine today. Mine is 0.035" and fit flush. Everyone, be careful, it could easily be accidently thrown away. Mine was a small thin envelope from S&W that I first thought was just another notice of the safety recall (and I'm thinking "just send the gauge for Pete's sake"). Inside, there is a thin sliver of metal (?) taped to a single postcard in the upper right corner as the attached picture shows.

March 8, 2019, 05:29 PM	#1
kymasabe Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2005 Location: SW Florida Posts: 2,738	S&W M&P 15-22 Consumer Safety Alert !! Just in case you hadn't heard, S&W is having a small issue with some of their M&P 15-22's bolts. Posting the link here for your convenience. Many of us are AR15 fans, and a lot of us have 15-22's for our kids, just trying to help get the word out so no one gets hurt. https://www.smith-wesson.com/mp15-22...r-safety-alert __________________ God's creatures big and small, eat them one, eat them all.

March 8, 2019, 07:16 PM	#2
mikejonestkd Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2006 Location: Brockport, NY Posts: 3,686	Thanks for the info. mine is within the Serial number range. I am contacting them Monday to issue an RGA for the bolt. Mods, can we make this a Sticky? __________________ You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.

March 10, 2019, 07:28 PM	#7
Arub Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2001 Location: UCLA (upper corner of lower Alabama) Posts: 533	Link for Inspection Gage https://store.smith-wesson.com/m-p-1...e?options=cart

March 22, 2019, 06:31 PM	#10
mikejonestkd Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2006 Location: Brockport, NY Posts: 3,686	I got the gauge in, its .035" thick for those that want to measure the bolt face on their 15-22s. Mine is fine, my bolt face depth is .041". __________________ You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.

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March 8, 2019, 08:22 PM	#3
NWPilgrim Senior Member Join Date: September 29, 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,329	They have an option to either send I. Your bolt for inspection, or revive a free “bolt inspection tool” to perform the test yourself. Basically, if the bolt face is not inlet deep enough for the case head/rim, then it can smash the rim (and primer) when the bolt slams closed on a fresh round with on initial loading or automatic loading of next round. Mine is several years old and has no problems like this so low probability it is defective. But the tool is free so why not be sure.

March 9, 2019, 11:56 AM	#5
imashooter Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 380	Thanks for the heads-up. Ordered the gauge.

March 9, 2019, 02:50 PM	#6
CWO4USCGRET Senior Member Join Date: June 29, 2005 Posts: 197	This recall is for ALL of their rimfire M&P ARs made before 1 Feb 2019. I ordered the tool as well.

March 11, 2019, 11:12 PM	#8
riffraff Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2016 Posts: 629	Ordering the gauge but in the meantime if my .22 goes full auto - oh well

March 13, 2019, 04:32 PM	#9
wild willy Senior Member Join Date: March 8, 2006 Posts: 395	I ordered the gauge.Anybody get a email from them that got your order?

March 23, 2019, 11:37 AM	#11
imashooter Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 380	The gauge should be .036. Mine measured that as does the face. Flush fit and calling it good.