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.

Interesting. I have not had that problem with my shield. Have you tried the 7 round mag? Have you cleared that first round and charged it again? Does it happen with the next round?

Yes. It happens with each round. I tried it again tonight with each round. Didn't try the 7rd magazine though. I'll try that tomorrow.

I have no clue man. Maybe try working that slide and spring some.

Are you guys being nice with the slide?

I am not nice to any gun I own. I don't ride the slide at all. Let it fly. It's made to do that.

I had the same problem, 2 trips to the range and it's ok

Might just be a little tight esp with a full mag.  Take it out a few times.  Mine may have done it a little at first as well.

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.

Now I gotta go cycle mine and ride it a little.

Yup mine does it when I ride the slide. When I let it fly, it was fine.

Thanks to all. I gotta shoot this thing and see what happens. One shot and check that the slide is 'home'.

I had the same problem, 2 trips to the range and it's ok

Ditto