M&P striker identification

[PalmettoPrecision]

I am looking at an M&P 9 at a local store. After searching, I haven't been able to find out how to identify the generation of the striker in the gun.

Did they start putting gen5 strikers in the M&Ps after a certain date? (so I could look at serial numbers)

If not, could someone post comparison photos of the strikers so I could make sure I'm getting a Gen 5?

Edit: I know it is 2012 and the striker problems have been in the past... the only reason I am asking is because it is an M&P 9 with a threaded barrel. I know this handgun is discontinued, and am wondering what striker is in it

[tx1021]

Here is a good post explaining the differences. ETA: of the earlier ones.

https://www.m4carbine.net/showpost.php?p=601771&postcount=21

[Skunk Pilot]

This is what I have from my notes when I was researching the M&P9's. I bought it in April 2011 and received mine in May 2011 so I think these particular notes on the strikers could be from June 2010 to April 2011.

"The NEW Strikers are Silver !!!! This is what they look like from Brownells (https://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=23263/Product/STRIKER-ASSEMBLY) Checked and mine has the new one."

https://www.brownells.com/userdocs/products/p_940000974_2.jpg


Also in Sept. or October of 2010 they updated the sear blocks to the bigger plunger. Which is highly recommended if you go with the Apex FSS & Trigger kit. Or if you'll use it as a CCW, just an extra precaution.
Now I don't for sure what generation the silver looking one is though, the one at the time of my notes was the newest one. Or maybe I just thought it was?

I'm sure someone will chime in and correct the issue.

[kartoffel]

At one point, S&W transitioned from black strikers to silver ones. So if you have a silver one, you at least know it's not the most ancient style.

As for whether there have been multiple generations of silver strikers, that's a mystery. It's not as if sharing this information would be in support of S&W's customers :rolleyes:

Seriously, I've learned more about M&P pistols from people like Randy and Grant than I do from S&W themselves.