[madecov]

That thing is tight, I can't get it to turn the 1/4 turn without hitting it with pliers

 

[TexanAviator]

Mine was like that.... I "pin" the edge of it against the edge of a desk and give it a little bump on the grip to get it started.... same thing to get it to pop out once twisted. I guess I would rather it be tight than fall out while shooting somehow

 

[YukonGlocker]

Or use a soft cloth to protect it from the pliers.

 

[Jeff 9mm M&P]

Do a search on this. You will find all kinds of stuff about this old topic.

 

[finalfusion]

it will loosen up within the first few times you take it out.....mine was the same way.

 

[G56]

There's really no reason to remove it except to change backstraps, when I'm cleaning my M&P I use the Mark 1 index finger to depress the little lever, works just fine! If you are cleaning you usually have tools out anyway, but it's just easier to use your finger.

 

[ront]

Take a look at this thread.

http://mp-pistol.com/boards/viewtopic.php?t=2728



Ron