04-04-2014, 04:42 PM
Another thing to check is the recall lists for your firearms. There is a laundry list of safety recalls for pistols that have been manufactured in the last 18-24 months, to include a number of very popular CCW pistols:
Examples include:
* Springfield XDS, both 9mm and .45 ACP models, with a very long service time (issues involved doubling and firing upon slide release)
* Smith & Wesson M&P Shield (drop test issues ) My Shield fell within the serial number range, I conducted the test on their website, it's fine. https://secure05.lwcdirect.com/front/fro...paignID=63
* Ruger LCP (drop test failure) Don't bring a pocket .380 to a high volume course as a general rule of thumb. They rarely are capable of enduring the round count in such a compressed time frame.
Basically, do a search for your pistol with "safety recall" next to the model and manufacturer, go to their site, and follow the recommendations from them. Most of the recalls involve small serial number ranges, but it makes sense to follow the test procedures that identify issues in the problem guns, even if you fall outside the range.
I have 4 extra holes in me because of negligence combined with a recalled pistol that the owner was not aware of. Always keep a firearm pointed in a safe direction. Always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to perforate what is in front of the muzzle. Be aware of what is in front of your muzzle, behind target backstops, and the ballistic potential of your firearm/cartridge system with regards to spalling and ricochets. Always treat a firearm as a loaded firearm, with respect and high levels of cognitive awareness in the moment.
Examples include:
* Springfield XDS, both 9mm and .45 ACP models, with a very long service time (issues involved doubling and firing upon slide release)
* Smith & Wesson M&P Shield (drop test issues ) My Shield fell within the serial number range, I conducted the test on their website, it's fine. https://secure05.lwcdirect.com/front/fro...paignID=63
* Ruger LCP (drop test failure) Don't bring a pocket .380 to a high volume course as a general rule of thumb. They rarely are capable of enduring the round count in such a compressed time frame.
Basically, do a search for your pistol with "safety recall" next to the model and manufacturer, go to their site, and follow the recommendations from them. Most of the recalls involve small serial number ranges, but it makes sense to follow the test procedures that identify issues in the problem guns, even if you fall outside the range.
I have 4 extra holes in me because of negligence combined with a recalled pistol that the owner was not aware of. Always keep a firearm pointed in a safe direction. Always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to perforate what is in front of the muzzle. Be aware of what is in front of your muzzle, behind target backstops, and the ballistic potential of your firearm/cartridge system with regards to spalling and ricochets. Always treat a firearm as a loaded firearm, with respect and high levels of cognitive awareness in the moment.