I'm with you. We should be able to expect a gun that can run form S&W, and for a big time company like S&W they should get the finish right as well, so I also support those who have issues with the finish on their 45s.
coltman1985 said:There is a difference between someone having a problem and wanting to find a fix, and some that appear to just want to rant over and over!! If it is legit than by all means let us help out any way we can!! If not?
Yes, I agree with this statement. My M&P15T rifle is simply outstanding in fit, finish, and function. We know people on this forum who have M&P pistols that have been completely reliable out of the box for hundreds if not thousands of rounds. Combined with the early reports of "poor finishes" and "tool marks" on the new M&P45, I think what we may be seeing here is that S&W is a victim of their own success. They're having to "burn the midnight oil" to churn out enough MP pistols to meet the demand. Sadly, in the fire drill to meet demand pressures (in ANY industry or business), one of the first things to slip is Quality Control.APismoClam said:I know that S&W can do better
Absolutely agree with this as well and my example of the XD rust issue proves this point. When enough people report the same problem "over and over", one hopes that S&W will be looking into how to resolve the glitch.APismoClam said:I believe it is beneficial and important for everyone to know what issues people are having with the M&P line, thereby helping S&W to understand and fix these critical problems, which will hopefully, in turn, help to make an even better and more reliable product.
snscott said:Now, lest you think me a "hater", let me
snscott said:We have to remember that the new MP owners posting problems are looking for help from the M&P community here. So when someone says "I am experiencing this issue", it is not all that helpful to them for us to respond with "Yeah, well, mine has been perfect through X,000 rounds".
Arizona Smithshooter said:Let me first say that my M&P9, and my wife's M&P9 compact have had NO major problems, especially with the problem of dropping mags. That said, I must admit that reading all of these stories about mags falling out have put a cloud of doubt in my mind about the M&P being a daily carried personal defense weapon. If there is an inherit problem with the way the magazine is fit and secured in the gun I would hope that S&W would have the courtesy to notify present owners of this potential life-threatening flaw. It seems that S&W is ignoring all of the posts on this Forum about the "Mag Drop" problem, and if you think you have a problem they just want you to return the gun so they can check it out. I haven't counted all of the posts about this "Problem", but it seems to me that there are enough to warrant some sort of response by S&W. Just my 2 cents.........
But still these problems exist and need to be addressed.PPCmaster said:Keep in mind that you are hearing all the horror stories about the m&p's.... More people will post about the problems they have with there m&p then the great things about the m&p... keep that in mind.
coltman1985 said:There is a difference between someone having a problem and wanting to find a fix, and some that appear to just want to rant over and over!! If it is legit than by all means let us help out any way we can!! If not?
True, people with problems are obviously more likely to post about those issues, and besides, who would want to visit a forum with just a bunch of "my gun shot great again today" posts?PPCmaster said:Keep in mind that you are hearing all the horror stories about the m&p's.... More people will post about the problems they have with there m&p then the great things about the m&p... keep that in mind..
DHart said:mikeinkansas.... well, it's a great thing to have this forum, then, isn't it! Nice to have you here! You seem to have a lot more experience here than myself.
Sometimes ignorance is bliss and sometimes it leads to disaster. Having some awareness, some information, a broader perspective of matters that may possibly impact YOU is a very good thing indeed! Be careful out there and realize that sometimes what's least expected... arrives at your doorstep! If you can be halfway prepared to anticipate it, you're better off than not.