[ShipWreck]

I shot this optic ready Shield this past weekend. I have about 325 rounds thru the gun so far...

I just noticed that the pin on the trigger doesn't look like my other two Shields. The pin should be flush, but it appears to be walking out in 1 direction.

It won't move at all when I press on it, though.

I did look at some pics of when I first got the gun - it didn't look the way it does now. However, it DID look that way before the last range trip, based on photos...

I am hesitant to use a punch, because it's on a polymer trigger.

What do you guys think?

 

[SteveG3]

Interesting. Haven't had trouble with that pin but the one above it below the take down lever is known to walk. Wouldn't surprise me if others might also.

 

[HEADKNOCKER]

I had one walk out like that @ShipWreck
I put a small round block on the other side to make it touch the other side of the trigger & tapped it back flush with a brass punch & small elf hammer...
Think film canister or something that size = anything...
Was afraid to put any CA Glue on the pin...
If you call S&W I would bet, they will want to see the pistol & do the exact same or replace the trigger + trigger bar = Unsure...

I can see that is the OR Shield Plus BTW...
Gary/Hk

 

[CitizenX]

I suspect it was installed that way. Shooting it more would help you tell if it was actually walking, now that you've noticed it. Using a punch on it is ok if the firearm is properly supported, like say an armorers block or similar.

 

[ShipWreck]

Thanks guys...

I don't have a brass punch anymore. The one I had got bent, using it on another gun. I only have steel punches... I guess I will contact S&W and see what they say about sending it in

 

[ShipWreck]

I called them just now. They suggested trying to knock it back myself (which I knew they would) or ship it in.

I'm just going to send it in. I have other guns, and as it was flush when I first got it (based on photos), I think it's just going to walk out again.

 

[palmettostate]

Spend $5 on the punch and do it yourself. Self-reliance is a wonderful thing.

 

[ShipWreck]

Spend $5 on the punch and do it yourself. Self-reliance is a wonderful thing.

As I stated, I considered that. But as it was flush when I got it, it will likely keep walking out over and over. That is why sent it off

 

[Nittany lion fan]

I called them just now. They suggested trying to knock it back myself (which I knew they would) or ship it in.

I'm just going to send it in. I have other guns, and as it was flush when I first got it (based on photos), I think it's just going to walk out again.

Have you gotten your gun back? If so, what was S&W's response?

 

[ShipWreck]

Have you gotten your gun back? If so, what was S&W's response?

I forgot to update this. I got it back a week and a half ago. They claim they replaced the trigger pin and test fired it.

I plan to test fire it this coming week. It is my nightstand gun. I want to test fire it before I put it back into duty on my nightstand.

 

[ShipWreck]

One thing I noticed after I got the gun back.

They apparently use a different trigger on the Perf Center models. The plastic is a much smoother polymer on the two PC models I have. Where as my regular Shield (with the optic cut) has polymer with a rougher texture (that the trigger is made from).

 

[Grizdad]

One thing I noticed after I got the gun back.

They apparently use a different trigger on the Perf Center models. The plastic is a much smoother polymer on the two PC models I have. Where as my regular Shield (with the optic cut) has polymer with a rougher texture (that the trigger is made from).

I didn't notice that. I'll have to look. What I did notice was the mag release on the PC gun has a rougher stippling on the surface.

 

[mppistoltoter]

I shot this optic ready Shield this past weekend. I have about 325 rounds thru the gun so far...

I just noticed that the pin on the trigger doesn't look like my other two Shields. The pin should be flush, but it appears to be walking out in 1 direction.

It won't move at all when I press on it, though.

I did look at some pics of when I first got the gun - it didn't look the way it does now. However, it DID look that way before the last range trip, based on photos...

I am hesitant to use a punch, because it's on a polymer trigger.

What do you guys think?

That tan Shield Plus I just bought has the recessed look on one side, but the pin is flushed on the other...no signs of the pin "walking" on me.

 

[ShipWreck]

That tan Shield Plus I just bought has the recessed look on one side, but the pin is flushed on the other...no signs of the pin "walking" on me.

That's good.

I have had my other two for over a year and a half. My two Pef Center models. (almost 2 years). The pins in those triggers are fine too. It w as just this newest one, for some reason. I don't think it is a common issue. I never saw it mentioned anywhere before it happened to me.

 

[Rick M]

That's good.

I have had my other two for over a year and a half. My two Pef Center models. (almost 2 years). The pins in those triggers are fine too. It w as just this newest one, for some reason. I don't think it is a common issue. I never saw it mentioned anywhere before it happened to me.

I hope they get it sorted for you!

 

[crosseyedshooter]

I noticed the trigger pin walking out on one of my older Shield Pluses with 450 rounds or so. The pin was about a third of the way sticking out on the left side. I could push the pin back in with my thumbnail but I also gave it a few good taps with a punch to make sure it was flush. I haven’t shot it much afterwards since I’ve been experimenting with the Sig Sauer P365XL.

 

[ShipWreck]

I shot the gun today. 115 rounds. No issues. Works 100%, and the pin stayed put...