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Product recall for M&P 15-22
Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2019 9:18 pm
by BamBam
https://www.smith-wesson.com/mp15-22-co ... HoXSlHvsH8
Checked my serial number and my own rifle may have a potential issue they say.
Re: Product recall for M&P 15-22
Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2019 9:30 pm
by BamBam
Re: Product recall for M&P 15-22
Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2019 11:35 pm
by strangesam
mine too, however i'm wondering how we go about getting a gauge in the UK..
Not too worried as in 6000+ rounds I've never experienced this problem, but would be nice to get a gauge and check.
Re: Product recall for M&P 15-22
Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2019 11:47 pm
by SevenSixTwo
This being a safety issue, they really ought to be releasing the gauge thickness... It's not rocket science.
Re: Product recall for M&P 15-22
Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2019 11:49 pm
by BamBam
Mine is 5 years old and loads of ammo through it, never an issue.
Re: Product recall for M&P 15-22
Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2019 2:45 pm
by Sim G
Mine falls within the serial number range.... well I say "mine", I sold it a few months back...
Likewise, I had put thousands through it. I had it five years and honestly would hav it tens of housands of rounds. Not once was there an issue.
But was there an "official" importer/distributor? I remember when they first came out there were a number of companies sourcing and selling them themselves.
Even though I'd agree the safety issue is probably a tiny risk, but not sure UK owners will be easily dealt with.
Re: Product recall for M&P 15-22
Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2019 4:04 pm
by BamBam
It's been pointed out that as this is a headspace issue the proof house have tested each and every rifle that is sold in the UK.
If there was an issue it should have been addressed before it ended up in the buyer's hands.
Re: Product recall for M&P 15-22
Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2019 4:10 pm
by dromia
BamBam wrote:It's been pointed out that as this is a headspace issue the proof house have tested each and every rifle that is sold in the UK.
That assumes that the proof houses do their job as advertised.
If it was me I'd be onto S&W for one of their gauges as a start along with how I would get a replacement bolt if out of spec.
Trust to the proof house I would not. On the issue of proofing, technically it voids the warranty of US imported firearms as will the use of any over pressure, non factory round.
Re: Product recall for M&P 15-22
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 4:08 pm
by Gh0st
Thoughts of liability to clubs who allow them to be used on the ranges until checked?
Re: Product recall for M&P 15-22
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 9:58 pm
by Egg on Leggs1
UK importer is Shield Sights of Bridport in Dorset.