M&P Shield 9 2.0 light strike

[michelob]

I got an M&P Shield 9 2.0 for Christmas. I took it out to the farm today to test it out. The first magazine went well, very accurate, until the 8th round. That round was a light strike. So, I reloaded the mag and got three more light strikes. I decided to switch from Federal ammo to Winchester. Every round was a light strike (I tried three). I then tried defensive ammo, and same thing. 8 out of 20 chambered rounds were light strikes. I know this had been an issue with the Shield 1.0s. It was a disappointing experience.

On the good side, I finally got to shoot my CZ P10C. Man, that was everything I'd hoped it would be. Amazing pistol!

 

[EyeCarry]

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[Bigtanker]

Have you cleaned out the striker channel?

 

[michelob]

Have you cleaned out the striker channel?

I have not. Brand new gun. Did a light cleaning and added lubrication prior to shooting.

I'll try that next.

 

[Bigtanker]

It should be clean and DRY! No lube in it.

 

[michelob]

It should be clean and DRY! No lube in it.

I didn't lube the striker channel. Just the locations indicated in the manual.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

I didn't lube the striker channel. Just the locations indicated in the manual.

It might have had some residual protective oil/grease from the factory. I'd give it a good cleaning and see if that resolves the issue.

 

[gregkl]

Mr. beer, I haven't had any with mine so far. I imagine your's will straighten out. If not contact S&W. I have had two Shields now and I would stake my life on either one.

On another note, I have a really nice leather OWB holster that will fit that P10C. Let me know if you are interested!

 

[WebSnyper]

Have you cleaned out the striker channel?

I had this problem with a Sig P365, though it really only showed itself with one ammo type, and much less frequently than the OP stated. I cleaned the striker channel and it did not recur, so it is definitely worth trying, but I would not pin all my hopes on it. Did not have any such issue with the Shield 2.0 that I have though.

So worth trying, but may well not be the issue.