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S&W 9MM Shield - issue with the slide

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I have a slight concern with my new Shield. When chambering the first round, from a fresh eight round mag, the slide does not fully return without a little push. It hangs with about 1/8" hanging over the frame. It takes very little to push it forward to fully seat it. I haven't shot it yet, just cleaned it and polished the rails a little. Anyone else have this issue? The slide works smoothly and fully seats without a magaziner. When I do get to shoot it, I'm gonna check the slide before taking the second shot.

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When it hangs up is the barrel fully locked up already? I.e. when you push it home can you see the chamber area of the barrel move up at all? 1/8" sounds like it's already locked but I'm curious.

 

If it works after the first shot at the range, it's probably a little tight fitting, that's all. If it fails to return to battery after one shot, stop (do not pass go) and call S&W. You don't want it to fire out of battery and the S&W customer support will take good care of you.

 

My Shield will stop like that if I GENTLY ride the slide down but not any other time.

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