S&W Recalls M&P40's From Atlanta PD - Anyone Have Details?

[Powder_Burn]

I just read on the MP forum that S&W has issued a recall on all 1,600 M&P40's sold to Atlanta PD due to "issues with the trigger mechanism". Anyone have firsthand intel on this to share? Specifically, is this apolitical in nature and if so, how broad is the scope of the problem (i.e. single agency, serial number range, production date, etc.). Also would like to know if the alleged issue is limited to only the M&P40.

Story with Video Report:
http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/dpp/news...y_Maker_060909

[jtb0311]

I read a similar tale from Vegas.

http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums...d.php?t=156529

[NCPatrolAR]

I've yet to hear what the real issue is with the Atlanta guns. The LASO gun issue has pretty much been resolved from what I've seen. The barrel failure was caused by deputy "self-improvement" and the failures are being traced back to the training ammo used (Winclean IIRC).

We have been running about 1300 M&Ps here with no issue.

[VooDoo6Actual]

LoL ta da...

[Tokarev]

It was a pin in the trigger that was backing out, no performance problem.

[dookie1481]

I read a similar tale from Vegas.

http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums...d.php?t=156529

Vegas?

Jay

[Razorhunter]

I've yet to hear what the real issue is with the Atlanta guns. The LASO gun issue has pretty much been resolved from what I've seen. The barrel failure was caused by deputy "self-improvement" and the failures are being traced back to the training ammo used (Winclean IIRC).

We have been running about 1300 M&Ps here with no issue.

NC,
What exactly does "deputy self-improvement" mean? What did these guys do to their M&P's?
I too would like to know if this could have any affect on other calibers such as M&P45's/etc???

Finally, which "pin" was backing out Tokarev????

[John_Wayne777]

From the description he gave it sounds like the pin that the trigger safety hinges on was backing out. The M&P trigger is 2 piece, with the bottom of the trigger hinging when direct pressure is applied. It is S&W's way of accomplishing what Glock accomplishes with the button in their trigger that stops rearward movement of the trigger.

As for the self-improvement issue, IIRC somebody took a dremel to their chamber.

[Razorhunter]

Yes, I was thinking that had to be it JW,
I just got back home to my new M&P45, and I noticed it too. I pushed on mine, and it seems tight as a drum.
Hopefully this is an isolated issue..

[citadelshooter]

Interesting. I was downtown last night and every APD officer that I saw had their M&P .40 on them. Maybe they are doing a return/replace with a new gun deal. Who knows.