Model 41 Factory Trip

L84GLF · Post by **L84GLF** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 4:59 pm

My purchased new Model 41 is just back from its 2nd warranty trip to S&W.
The first trip was to correct excessive lead spitting. The fix was 95% effective.
The second trip was for stovepiping and inaccuracy. I also asked that the trigger be smoothed. Long story short, the pistol came back with two new barrels (7" & 5.5"). The accuracy is improved, and the trigger is smoother. One magazine functions perfectly, the other has 20% stovepipes.
I called S&W Customer Service about the magazine. I was advised to send it back and it would be replaced. With a eye towards tinkering with it, I asked about disassembly instructions and was told it was not designed to be disassembled (I had already kinda figured that out). I was also told S&W buys their magazines. That was a surprise.
Anyway, I'm going to follow their advice and return the magazine.
Any comments or suggestions on what I might have done better or different?

L84GLF

blue68f100 · Post by **blue68f100** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 7:00 pm

Welcome to the Guntalk-Online Forum....

As for the mags, compare the lips. You may find one is wider. I would also check for burrs. Stamped parts seam to leave sharp edges that are not cleaned up.

L84GLF · Post by **L84GLF** » Sat Apr 03, 2010 10:34 am

Changed my mind on sending in the mag. With a tip I received on RFC, I figured out how to disassemble the magazine. I have filed and buffed it, and we will find out Monday if it works better.

Since I drilled a hole in the floorplate to expedite future disassemblies, I guess I have forfeited the option to send it in for replacement.

L84GLF

Post by **Bullseye** » Sat Apr 03, 2010 5:55 pm

The newer style magazines (without a hole in the floor plate) need to have the spring plunger lifted through the follower button slot in order to remove the mag's floor plate. Check the follower button slot for any rough edges and polish them smooth to increase feeding reliability.

R,
Bullseye