Dec 21, 2015 #1 J jeff242 Plinker Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Mar 13, 2012 86 8 This came loose while at the range this weekend, was ~ half way out when I noticed it. Pushed it back in and it didn't happen again. What is it and how concerned should I be that it came loose like this? Last edited: Dec 21, 2015
This came loose while at the range this weekend, was ~ half way out when I noticed it. Pushed it back in and it didn't happen again. What is it and how concerned should I be that it came loose like this?
Dec 21, 2015 #2 Dog1 Master Rating - 100% 37 0 0 Feb 15, 2010 2,867 113 Clark County, Indiana I don't know much about the Bodyguards but if it shares some design with the M&P, that pin might hold in the sear block at the rear of the frame. If it happens again, you can call S&W.
I don't know much about the Bodyguards but if it shares some design with the M&P, that pin might hold in the sear block at the rear of the frame. If it happens again, you can call S&W.
Dec 21, 2015 #3 J jeff242 Plinker Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Mar 13, 2012 86 8 Ok, that was my guess as well, but the owners manual is useless for identifying this so I'm trying to confirm.
Ok, that was my guess as well, but the owners manual is useless for identifying this so I'm trying to confirm.
Dec 21, 2015 #4 Squirt239 Expert Site Supporter Rating - 100% 11 0 0 Jun 7, 2010 1,159 113 North of Brownsburg Holds the sear block in. Not sure why it would come out...those are tension pins, and take a punch and hammer to knock out. Have you or someone else taken the firearm apart?
Holds the sear block in. Not sure why it would come out...those are tension pins, and take a punch and hammer to knock out. Have you or someone else taken the firearm apart?
Dec 21, 2015 #5 J jeff242 Plinker Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Mar 13, 2012 86 8 Squirt239 said: Holds the sear block in. Not sure why it would come out...those are tension pins, and take a punch and hammer to knock out. Have you or someone else taken the firearm apart? Click to expand... No, I've never taken that pin out and I'm the only owner. It's not in the regular cleaning so it's never been punched out at all. Took it to the range this morning and after 50 rounds it's about 1/4 the way out again. Guess I'll need to call S&W?
Squirt239 said: Holds the sear block in. Not sure why it would come out...those are tension pins, and take a punch and hammer to knock out. Have you or someone else taken the firearm apart? Click to expand... No, I've never taken that pin out and I'm the only owner. It's not in the regular cleaning so it's never been punched out at all. Took it to the range this morning and after 50 rounds it's about 1/4 the way out again. Guess I'll need to call S&W?
Dec 21, 2015 #6 Squirt239 Expert Site Supporter Rating - 100% 11 0 0 Jun 7, 2010 1,159 113 North of Brownsburg Interesting.... A dab of blue loctite would more than likely cure the problem, but with a lifetime warranty, you can send it back a have them fix it.
Interesting.... A dab of blue loctite would more than likely cure the problem, but with a lifetime warranty, you can send it back a have them fix it.
Dec 21, 2015 #7 chezuki Human Rating - 100% 50 0 0 Mar 18, 2009 34,229 113 Behind Bars You should not have to loctite a roll pin in place. S&W will fix the issue properly.
Dec 21, 2015 #8 M Mustang1911 Marksman Rating - 100% 1 0 0 Oct 19, 2015 172 18 Westfield Send it back to S&W. I've had mine for about 4 years and it hasn't ever worked loose. Something must not fit correctly if it's working it's way out.
Send it back to S&W. I've had mine for about 4 years and it hasn't ever worked loose. Something must not fit correctly if it's working it's way out.