| Author | Message | ||
     Flowder Message Board Member Username: Flowder Post Number: 62 Registered: 03-2012 |
I think some pics have been leaked of the "Shield" ...poly guns abound. Has anyone seen them? | ||
| Naa_collector Message Board Member Username: Naa_collector Post Number: 6399 Registered: 06-2009  |
We can't see them if you don't post them!  | ||
| Louiethelump Message Board Member Username: Louiethelump Post Number: 2992 Registered: 12-2010 |
Isn't a shield a contraceptive device? | ||
| Nakagawa Message Board Member Username: Nakagawa Post Number: 257 Registered: 04-2011 |
http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2012/04/ryan-finn/new-smith-wesson-mp-9-shield-photo-leaked/ | ||
| Chopprs Message Board Member Username: Chopprs Post Number: 6846 Registered: 09-2009  |
Smith makes great revolvers but their autos just do nothing for me..... | ||
| Flowder Message Board Member Username: Flowder Post Number: 63 Registered: 03-2012 |
Thanks for the link. I for one like the CZ 85 Combat or some such model as that. Perhaps a Dan Wesson....LOL. | ||
| Naa_collector Message Board Member Username: Naa_collector Post Number: 6407 Registered: 06-2009 |
I have a couple of S&W .22 autos that I LOVE. I don't have much experience with their larger calibers. | ||
| Louiethelump Message Board Member Username: Louiethelump Post Number: 2997 Registered: 12-2010 |
Well, that is not as bad as I expected. If you could get it without the added on grip crap at the bottom that makes it too big to be a compact. I guess it COULD be a contraceptive, if used to keep your attacker from reproducing any more like him.................. thanks for posting that, but I am a snub nose revolver guy even though I see the niche for the pocket auto pistol. Louie the fish | ||
| Heyjoe Message Board Member Username: Heyjoe Post Number: 2815 Registered: 02-2009  |
i dont get the extensions to the grip that you see put on subcompact firearms. to me it defeats the purpose of going as small as possible in the first place. | ||
| Louiethelump Message Board Member Username: Louiethelump Post Number: 2999 Registered: 12-2010 |
Exactly! If you need the full size grip, get the full size gun. Louie the fish | ||
| Bflying Message Board Member Username: Bflying Post Number: 55 Registered: 01-2012  |
I have one of Smiths first poly attempts in the Sigma. Piece-o-crap. But I really love my Smith 1911. I'm sure they have shaken most of the early bugs. Good on-em for jumping on the plastic wagon. ;) Did you hear that Sandy was working on a poly magnum? "Covert Plastic" Well you didn't hear it from me! Still looking for a code name because NAACP is taken. | ||
| Naa_collector Message Board Member Username: Naa_collector Post Number: 6410 Registered: 06-2009 |
Bflying, does it come in white polymer? | ||
| Bflying Message Board Member Username: Bflying Post Number: 56 Registered: 01-2012 |
Not if Obama has anything to say about it. Secret governement tests have concluded white polymer to be inferior. | ||
| Naa_collector Message Board Member Username: Naa_collector Post Number: 6412 Registered: 06-2009 |
Oh, man! I actually have Kel-Tec P32 in white polymer. Actually, the factory called it Ivory. They no longer make it. Not sure why. | ||
| Nakagawa Message Board Member Username: Nakagawa Post Number: 258 Registered: 04-2011 |
I haven't been a fan on smith autos since their third generations disappeared. I also refuse to buy any of their revolvers that have the internal lock. Just a peev of mine. My dream stub nose would be a 638 without the lock, i wish. | ||
| Heyjoe Message Board Member Username: Heyjoe Post Number: 2819 Registered: 02-2009 |
i have one of those Nakagawa, no lock, carried it at work in my pocket for a few years. it is a dream. | ||
| Nakagawa Message Board Member Username: Nakagawa Post Number: 259 Registered: 04-2011 |
^I am envious, Lucky you. | ||
| Heyjoe Message Board Member Username: Heyjoe Post Number: 2821 Registered: 02-2009 |
the best part is i got it for 50 bucks. | ||
| Nakagawa Message Board Member Username: Nakagawa Post Number: 260 Registered: 04-2011 |
This is not making me feel any better.. | ||
| Flowder Message Board Member Username: Flowder Post Number: 69 Registered: 03-2012 |
Disabling the lock is really easy. White Poly? Nice ivory statement...LOL. | ||
| Bflying Message Board Member Username: Bflying Post Number: 57 Registered: 01-2012 |
I'm not sure that I know what the S&W internal lock is. Anyone explain? Is it something like Taurus hammer lock? Or something that requires an action with every use? Of all my guns, I have no Smith revolvers. | ||
| Bud Message Board Member Username: Bud Post Number: 2170 Registered: 10-2009 |
On the left side of the frame, just above the cylinder latch is a key hole and new guns come with a couple of keys that look very much like handcuff keys. On some revolvers the shape of the cylinder latch requires you to push it forward to insert the key, on others it is reachable without that. Turning the key about a quarter turn counterclockwise causes a little flag called the lock arm to pop up beside the hammer. It has the word "locked" plainly visible. Mechanically the lock is very simple and consists of four stamped parts and two springs. Engaging the lock involves moving a small flat piece of steel called the "lock cam" by turning the key, which raises the lock arm into the visible position. There is a small protrusion on the lock cam which engages a slot in the hammer to lock it. The springs help with the raising and lowering of the flag. Even though the lock engages the hammer it does not affect trigger pull when not engaged. There is a clearance cut on the side of the hammer where the lock can ride without interference. | ||
| Bflying Message Board Member Username: Bflying Post Number: 58 Registered: 01-2012 |
Ah! Thank you much for the detail. Sounds like just more to go wrong on a simple reliable weapon. Have they actually caused anyone trouble, or just an annoyance? | ||
| Jupiter7 Message Board Member Username: Jupiter7 Post Number: 366 Registered: 10-2010  |
Really sad part is all m&p semi's have a lock also, in the beavertail area on left side. Can be seen in the pic in the link above. The only new smith I own is a 642 with no lock. I hate the lock for the principle and the look. I'll stick with my stellar Kahr Cm9 for time being. I do like that Springfield armory decided to release their new single stack xds in 45acp first, I'll take a look at it when I see one. | ||
| Satchel Message Board Member Username: Satchel Post Number: 158 Registered: 07-2011  |
Jupiter, The M&P 9MM that I owned had zero safeties and no lock...I think the lock and safeties are an option. BTW The one M&P that I owned was 100% reliable (prolly around 1500rounds) and very accurate could be a fluke though! The lock you are referring to in the above link looks like a roll pin to me but I might be wrong |
