New M&P 9 Full-Size (12 Malfunctions in Less Than 50 Rounds)

[zibby43]

Recently, I picked up a NIB M&P 9 (full size).

I took it out to the range a few days ago for the first time and within the first 50 rounds, I experienced 12 malfunctions: 7 light primer strikes and 5 FTFs.

I experienced at least one of each type of malfunction with all three brands of ammo I was using (factory RWS, Winchester WWB, and Blazer Brass FMJ). It malfunctioned with 124gr and 115gr ammo.

I experienced at least one of each type of malfunction with each of the S&W factory magazines.

Sent the gun back to S&W, courtesy of S&W. I didn't really feel like tinkering with it. They're going to check it out and hopefully do something about it. I'm thinking something is up with the following: striker channel, feed ramp (bur?), both magazines (potentially - the followers were kind of, how should I say this, awkward?).

When I get it back, it might be going up for sale. Loved the looks and ergonomics of the pistol. I'm a bit disappointed with my bad luck as I've been spoiled by no malfunctions with my other pistols. I know the M&P is a great platform but I think I just got a dud/lemon.

I did NOT clean the gun before shooting it. I did apply a light coating of Rem Oil on the slide rails, though.

Any similar experiences/malfunctions with new M&Ps? Merry Christmas.

 

[JStarr]

Not mine. I got a new M&P9 yesterday, put 150 rounds through it today. All were flawless. Sorry to hear about your lemon, but i could see how that would ruin the platform for you. If that happend to me, I would probably get rid of it too. It didn't so I will be keeping mine.

 

[zibby43]

Not mine. I got a new M&P9 yesterday, put 150 rounds through it today. All were flawless. Sorry to hear about your lemon, but i could see how that would ruin the platform for you. If that happend to me, I would probably get rid of it too. It didn't so I will be keeping mine.

Wanna trade? Your experience seems to be the norm. Congrats on the pickup and I'm glad yours works man! Happy shooting.

 

[gglass]

An ongoing poll at the M&P forums shows that about 90% of M&P owners experience zero failures out of the box... I that you could be one of the few who just had a faulty pistol, but I'm sure that S&W will make it right for you. I would not judge the pistol by the initial problem, but by the quality of the solution by the manufacturer.

Poll: Was your M&P reliable out of the box?

• 100% reliable -no failures (646 votes [89.47%])
• Some initial failures due to bad mags (5 votes [0.69%])
• Some initial failures due to faulty workmanship (23 votes [3.19%])
• Failures which could not be resolved (10 votes [1.39%])
• Some initial failures due to tight fitting parts, etc. (28 votes [3.88%])
• Failures which started occurring later, after the break-in period (10 votes [1.39%])

This is an open poll, so there are a number of votes by "Other Brand" trolls in the results.

 

[zibby43]

An ongoing poll at the M&P forums shows that about 90% of M&P owners experience zero failures out of the box... I that you could be one of the few who just had a faulty pistol, but I'm sure that S&W will make it right for you. I would not judge the pistol by the initial problem, but by the quality of the solution by the manufacturer.

Poll: Was your M&P reliable out of the box?

• 100% reliable -no failures (646 votes [89.47%])
• Some initial failures due to bad mags (5 votes [0.69%])
• Some initial failures due to faulty workmanship (23 votes [3.19%])
• Failures which could not be resolved (10 votes [1.39%])
• Some initial failures due to tight fitting parts, etc. (28 votes [3.88%])
• Failures which started occurring later, after the break-in period (10 votes [1.39%])

This is an open poll, so there are a number of votes by "Other Brand" trolls in the results.

Thanks for the info. I'm definitely not a "brand whore" or anything of that sort - which is why I picked up an M&P in the first place. Like you said, I just got a dud.

 

[Jdalton765]

Recently, I picked up a NIB M&P 9 (full size).

I took it out to the range a few days ago for the first time and within the first 50 rounds, I experienced 12 malfunctions: 7 light primer strikes and 5 FTFs.

I experienced at least one of each type of malfunction with all three brands of ammo I was using (factory RWS, Winchester WWB, and Blazer Brass FMJ). It malfunctioned with 124gr and 115gr ammo.

I experienced at least one of each type of malfunction with each of the S&W factory magazines.

Sent the gun back to S&W, courtesy of S&W. I didn't really feel like tinkering with it. They're going to check it out and hopefully do something about it. I'm thinking something is up with the following: striker channel, feed ramp (bur?), both magazines (potentially - the followers were kind of, how should I say this, awkward?).

When I get it back, it might be going up for sale. Loved the looks and ergonomics of the pistol. I'm a bit disappointed with my bad luck as I've been spoiled by no malfunctions with my other pistols. I know the M&P is a great platform but I think I just got a dud/lemon.

I did NOT clean the gun before shooting it. I did apply a light coating of Rem Oil on the slide rails, though.

Any similar experiences/malfunctions with new M&Ps? Merry Christmas.

I had 2 rounds that didn't fire one time when i went out, i assumed it was a problem with the ammo, since i didn't have the issue with the other 100 rounds i put through it, maybe its the start of the same issue you're having?

 

[LFD102]

I have had mine about 2 wks and so far I haven't had any issues with mine. I have only put 50 rounds through it so far

 

[zibby43]

I had 2 rounds that didn't fire one time when i went out, i assumed it was a problem with the ammo, since i didn't have the issue with the other 100 rounds i put through it, maybe its the start of the same issue you're having?

So did you use different ammo when you went through the 100 trouble-free rounds? My light primer strikes were occurring at a rate of almost one every other round and with each type of ammo I was using (as mentioned in my OP).

I have had mine about 2 wks and so far I haven't had any issues with mine. I have only put 50 rounds through it so far

Sounds like it's running like it should.

 

[DBH]

My current stock of 2 M&P .45 compacts have had one problem between the two, and that was a bad a magazine. Smith sent me a new spring as a replacement and no problems since. I have one with 550 rounds and the other with 300.

Interested to hear what the problem is with yours.

 

[lovemachine]

I had a malfunction with my new M&P too.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/handguns/161651-m_and_p_malfunction.html

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/handguns/171081-my_m_and_p_malfunction_continued.html

 

[zibby43]

My current stock of 2 M&P .45 compacts have had one problem between the two, and that was a bad a magazine. Smith sent me a new spring as a replacement and no problems since. I have one with 550 rounds and the other with 300.

Interested to hear what the problem is with yours.

I am as well. I will provide updates as they become available, which probably won't be for a while. S&W is closed from December 23 until January 2 for the holidays and wouldn't you know it, my gun made it there on the 23.

I had a malfunction with my new M&P too.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/handguns/161651-m_and_p_malfunction.html

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/handguns/171081-my_m_and_p_malfunction_continued.html

Thanks for sharing. This particular post of yours caught my eye because I was having this exact same problem as well:

I will say, last night, when I racked the slide, the round wouldn't chamber. So I had to release the mag, and rack the slide again to eject the round.
It happened twice, so I don't know if it was the way I racked the slide, or if it just needs to be cleaned.

My plan is to clean it, and go shoot it again,

 

[IndyGunworks]

since no one else has said it i will.

this is why you always fire your gun before you rely on it for protection no matter how high of quality you think it is.

 

[zibby43]

since no one else has said it i will.

this is why you always fire your gun before you rely on it for protection no matter how high of quality you think it is.

Exactly. Well said. I don't carry anything until it goes 600+ rounds with no hiccups whatsoever.