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Firearm Recalls and Safety Warnings- FirearmsID.com Firearm Recalls/Safety Warnings SMITH & WESSON MODEL 581, 586, 681, 686, or 581-1, 586-1, 681-1, 686-1 & 686CS-1, REVOLVERS RECALL: Reports have been received from the field where the combination of a SMITH & WESSON L-FRAME 357 MAGNUM REVOLVER and some.357 Magnum ammunition has resulted in unacceptable cylinder binding. L-frame revolvers bearing model numbers: 581, 586, 681, 686, or 581-1, 586-1, 681-1, 686-1, 686CS-1 Cylinder binding can cause a failure to fire.

Mishandling a revolver while freeing the cylinder can result in accidental discharge. Cylinder binding can result from a number of causes, including characteristics of an individual revolver or the use of ammunition, which does not conform to industry pressure specifications or is particularly fast burning. Recent developments in ammunition manufacture emphasize the production of.357 Magnum ammunition with increased velocity and greater primer sensitivity. Although there have been very few reported incidents of cylinder binding, in view of our concern for our customer's safety and the reliability of Smith & Wesson products in all circumstances, we issue the following warning: In a situation where a failure to fire can be critical - such as law enforcement or personal protection - do not use.357 Magnum ammunition with an L-frame revolver bearing model numbers 581, 586, 681, 686 or 581-1, 586-1, 681-1, 686-1, 686CS-1 without an 'M' over the model number until you have had the revolver modified.

Those who need to use their L-frame revolver under these conditions prior to modification can safely fire.38 Special caliber ammunition. Smith & Wesson has developed a modification to improve existing L-frame revolvers. This improvement enables them to fire all.357 Magnum ammunition, without cylinder binding. Shipments of L-frame revolvers from our factory after August 21, 1987 already include this improvement. You can check if your revolver includes this improvement by looking at the left side of the frame when the cylinder is fully open. If your revolver has been stamped either with a '2' or higher number after the basic three-digit model number or with an 'M' above the model number, your revolver includes this improvement and does not need modification. If your revolver bears the model number 581, 586, 681, 686, or 581-1, 586-1, 681-1, 686-1, 686CS-1 without an 'M' over the model number, it does not include this improvement and your should have your revolver modified.

Smith & Wesson will modify your L-frame revolver free of charge to eliminate the possibility of cylinder binding with.357 Magnum ammunition. Law enforcement agencies wishing to arrange for modification of L-frame revolvers should call 800-458-8469 between 9 A.M. Eastern time (MA residents call 413-734-8244). Other users should send their revolvers to a Smith & Wesson Warranty Service Center, specifying 'L-frame improvement program' and enclosing their name and return address. One of the modifications to improve the L-frame revolver is the installation of a new hammer nose. This obsoletes all old L-frame hammer noses (part numbers 4702 and 7513) and all old L-frame hammer assemblies (part numbers 3366, 3378, 3380, 3382, 3391, 4722, 4723, 4726 and 4728) in field parts inventories.

Superseded parts should never be fitted into a modified revolver as this may result in malfunction. It is essential for safety that you return these obsolete L-frame hammer noses and obsolete L-frame hammer assemblies for a free exchange to: Smith & Wesson Service Department 2100 Roosevelt Avenue Springfield, MA 01101 Do not return L-frame hammer-nose bushings from your spare parts inventory inasmuch as they are useable in J, N and K-frame revolvers, which are not included in this Product Warning. We regret any inconvenience this may cause. Smith & Wesson's first concern is the safety of its products and the protection of its customers.

Source:. Shotgun News November 1, 1989; page?. Guns & Ammo, December 1987; page 6 SMITH & WESSON MODEL 39, 9MM LUGER CALIBER PISTOL WARNING: An accidental discharge may occur when manually unloading a pistol if there is an obstruction of the ejection port. When semiautomatic pistols are manually unloaded: 1. Engage the safety in the 'safe' position. Remove the magazine. Point the muzzle in a safe direction.

Retract the slide without obstructing the ejection port. If the primer of a cartridge comes in contact with internal parts, such as the tip of the ejector, an unintentional discharge may result. This can occur because the cartridge strikes an object which prevents ejection from the port during the extraction/ejection process.

Source:. AFTE Journal, July 1980; Volume 12, Number 3:48-50 SMITH & WESSON MODEL 659, 9MM LUGER CALIBER PISTOL WARNING: An accidental discharge may occur when manually unloading a pistol if there is an obstruction of the ejection port. When semiautomatic pistols are manually unloaded: 1. Engage the safety in the 'safe' position. Remove the magazine. Point the muzzle in a safe direction.

Retract the slide without obstructing the ejection port. If the primer of a cartridge comes in contact with internal parts of the pistol, such as the tip of the ejector, an unintentional discharge may result. This can occur because the cartridge strikes an object, which prevents ejection from the port during the extraction/ejection process. Source:. AFTE Journal, January 1994; Volume 26, Number 1:18-20 SMITH & WESSON MODEL 439, 459, 469, 539, 559, 639, 659 & 669, 9MM CALIBER, PISTOLS RECALL: This warning is issued for Smith & Wesson 9mm Semiautomatic Pistols which were shipped from the factory between May 1, 1983 and February 26, 1986. Included are Models 439, 459, 469, 539, 559, 639, 659 and 669 but only with serial numbers in the following ranges: A745000-A865000 and TAA0001-TAL9999 The pistols within the serial number ranges listed above must be inspected for function from the half-cock notch. The safety mechanism will function in a perfectly satisfactory manner in many of these pistols, as well as in all pistols with serial numbers outside these ranges and in all pistols shipped from the factory after February 26, 1986.

Every one of these models bearing a serial number within the ranges listed above should be carefully inspected by the owner for this special condition. To determine if your pistol has this condition, do the following:. Point the muzzle in a safe direction. Completely unload the pistol. Check both the magazine and chamber to assure they are empty of live rounds.

With your finger off the trigger, operate the manual safety with the unloaded pistol fully cocked and fully uncocked so that you can recognize how the manual safety looks and feels when it is fully in the safe position. The hammer will fall from the fully cocked position into the 'at rest' position when the manual safety is moved down toward a safe position. When you are thoroughly familiar with placing the manual safety fully in the safe position, place it up in the fire position. With the manual safety in the fire position, place the hammer in the half-cock notch: For the Model 439, 459, 539, 559, 639 and 659, put the hammer of your pistol in the half-cock notch by pulling the hammer to the rear slowly until you hear the first click and then releasing the hammer so that it catches between the full cock and the 'at rest' position. For the Model 469 and 669, put the hammer of your pistol in the half-cock notch by inserting an empty magazine and slowly pulling the trigger until you hear the first click and then releasing the trigger so that the hammer catches between the full cock and the 'at rest' position.

With the hammer in the half-cock notch, push the manual safety down toward the safe position. If you can push the manual safety fully into the safe position and the hammer falls into the 'at rest' position, your pistol does not require modification. If you cannot push the manual safety fully into the safe position or the hammer does not fall into the 'at rest' position, your pistol is being recalled for modification free of charge.

Recalled pistols should be sent promptly to a Smith & Wesson Warranty Service Center for modification. Call 800-633-0164 for the name and location of the one nearest you or for answers to nay questions you may have.

Law enforcement departments who have pistols, which exhibit this condition, should contact the Smith & Wesson Service Department to arrange for modifying the pistols. Source:. AFTE Journal, July 1986; Volume 18, Number 3:68. AFTE Journal, January 1987; Volume 19, Number 1:36. American Rifleman, July 1986; page 12.

Shooting Times, August 1986; page 23. California Department of Justice Firearms Safety Note 86-2 SMITH & WESSON MODEL 1026, 1076, 4526, 4536, 4576, 5924, 5926, 6924 and 6926 PISTOLS RECALL: Models affected have frame mounted decocking levers. Other model Smith & Wesson pistols are not affected by this advisory. We have determined that it is possible for a Smith & Wesson Third Generation 9mm, 10mm and.45 ACP pistol with a frame-mounted decocking lever to malfunction so as to make the pistol inoperable. In order to safeguard our customers from the possibility of such a malfunction, Smith & Wesson will inspect and, if necessary, modify these pistols free of charge. Owners of Smith & Wesson 9mm, 10mm and.45 ACP pistols featuring a frame-mounted decocking lever with model numbers listed above, and which do not have two dots stamped on the frame underneath the decocking lever (when the lever is depressed) should send their pistols and accompanying magazines to Smith & Wesson for a no-charge inspection.

Please send your pistol and magazines to: Smith & Wesson 2100 Roosevelt Avenue Springfield, MA Attn: Service Department-DL If you have any questions regarding this product advisory, please call 800-331-0852 ext. While we have your pistol, our armorers will stamp your pistol with two dots under the decocking lever, and give your pistol an ultrasonic cleaning and full lubrication (a $25.00 value) at no charge. We apologize for this inconvenience. The jacksons an american dream download dublado 2016. Smith & Wesson remains committed to building the safest, most reliable and finest-performing firearms possible.

Source:. AFTE Journal, October 1991; Volume 23, Number 4:939. American Rifleman, October 1991; page?. Guns & Ammo, October 1991; page 112. Shooting Times, November 1991; page 95. American Handgunner, November/December 1991; page 128 SMITH & WESSON MODEL 3904, 3906, 3913, 3913LS, 3914, 3914LS, 1006, 1066, 4506, 4516, 4516-1, 5903, 5904, 5906, 5946, 6904, 6906 & 6946, PISTOLS RECALL: Smith & Wesson has shipped over 300,000 Third generation Pistols. We have had a very small number or reports where a dropped pistol resulted in a broken grip resulting in a failure to fire by releasing mainspring tension.

Resultant testing and review have shown that a pistol dropped at a specific angle can cause a fracture of the grip. As a result of these occurrences and our testing, we have made a change in the grip material to a thermoplastic alloy of increased durability.

This new material, which is now being used on all current production models, can be identified by a dimple on the bottom of the grip, next to the large opening. Additionally, the blue product box has a green dot sticker on the label end. We believe it unlikely that you will experience any problem with your original grips. However, in order to safeguard our customers from the possibility of such a malfunction, we will make available, free of charge, an easily installed replacement grip. Please inspect your pistol and if you have a model listed below that does not have a small dimple next to the large opening, please write us including your model and serial number or call 800-338-2466. If you prefer, you can send your pistol to a Smith & Wesson Warranty Station where we will replace the grip for you.

Models Affected: 3904, 3906, 3913, 3913LS, 3914, 3914LS, 1006, 1066, 4506, 4516, 4516-1, 5903, 5904, 5906, 5946, 6904, 6906 & 6946 Smith & Wesson's development process is a continuing one. We are constantly striving both to develop new products and improve existing products. We are committed to building the safest, most reliable, finest performing firearms possible. Source:. American Rifleman, August 1990; page 20. AFTE Journal, October 1990; Volume 22, Number 4:452.

Petersen's Handguns, October 1990; page 25. American Rifleman, October 1991; page?. Guns & Ammo, September 1990; page 108 SMITH & WESSON MODEL 4506, 4516, 645 & 745, 45 AUTO CALIBER, PISTOL MAGAZINES RECALL: It has come to our attention that a small number of users have experienced cartridge-feeding problems with Smith & Wesson magazines for.45 ACP pistols. This can result in a failure to feed or jamming, and thereby a failure to fire. The cause of this problem is the magazine. This recall applies to two types of MAGAZINES ONLY: Magazines manufactured by Smith & Wesson for Pistol Model number 4516. Smith & Wesson requests that you inspect your caliber.45 ACP magazine to determine if it is subject to this recall.

To determine if your magazine is affected, follow these simple inspection procedures:. Inspection Procedure for Magazines for Model 4506, 645, or 745 Pistols. Remove the magazine from the firearm following the procedure set forth in the instruction manual. Before proceeding further, you must ensure that the pistol and magazine are unloaded. Examine the butt plate of the magazine. If the butt plate is not molded plastic with a crescent- shaped cutout molded into the bottom near the front edge, then the magazine is not affected by this recall.

If the butt plate is molded plastic and contains a crescent-shaped cutout molded into the bottom near the front edge, proceed directly to the next step. Carefully inspect each broad flat side of the magazine near the plastic butt plate. If a punch mark is present above the butt plate on either side of the magazine, your magazine is not affected by this recall. If, however, a punch mark is not present on the right side at the bottom, your magazine must be replaced. Inspection Procedure for Magazines for Model 4516 and 4516-I Pistols. Any magazines shipped by Smith & Wesson with model 4516-I pistols are already inscribed for use in that particular model and are NOT subject to this recall.

Remove the magazine from the firearm following the procedures set forth in the instruction manual. Before proceeding further, you must ensure that the pistol and magazine are unloaded. Inspect each broad flat side of the magazine. If neither side is inscribed 'For S&W M4516 only' or 'For S&W M4516-I only'; your magazine must be replaced. To ensure reliable functioning of your Model 4516 or 4516-I pistol, the model number marked on a 7-round.45 ACP magazine must be identical to all digits of the model number stamped on your pistol.

Do not use a Smith & Wesson magazine marked 'M4516 only' in a pistol stamped 'MOD 4516'. WARNING: DO NOT USE ONE OF THESE RECALLED MAGAZINES IN YOUR PISTOL FOR A SITUATION WHERE A FAILURE TO FIRE CAN BE CRITICAL, SUCH AS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PERSONAL PROTECTION. RETURN AFFECTED MAGAZINES TO SMITH & WESSON FOR FREE REPLACEMENT. To receive a free replacement magazine under this recall, send the magazine to be replaced directly to: Smith & Wesson Attention: Magazine Exchange 2100 Roosevelt Avenue Springfield, MA 01102 Or call toll-free 800-458-8469 between 8 AM and 5 PM EST. You will need to provide the customer service representative with the model and serial numbers of your pistol. We ask that all affected magazines be returned to Smith & Wesson in trade for the new magazines. This toll-free number can also be called if you have any questions concerning this recall.

We regret any inconvenience this may cause; however, this action was dictated by our concern for the customer's safety and the reliability of Smith & Wesson products in all circumstances. Source:. AFTE Journal, April 1990, Volume 22, Number 2:227. American Rifleman, January 1990, page?. American Rifleman, February 1990, page 4. Guns & Ammo, January 1990, page 93.

Guns & Ammo, February 1990, page 7. Shooting Industry, January 1990; page 18. American Firearms Industry, December 1989; page 13. California Department of Justice Firearms Safety Note 89-4 SMITH & WESSON MODEL SIGMA, 40 S&W CALIBER PISTOL WARNING: T hree department issue SMITH & WESSON, MODEL SIGMA, 40 CALIBER PISTOLS EXPERIENCED INTERNAL PART FAILURES PREVENTING THE PISTOLS FROM FIRING.

These pistols had trigger return springs, slide stop springs or sear driver pins break. When these parts fail the pistol becomes inoperable. Ernie Didier Glendora Police Department 150 S.

Glendora Avenue Glendora, CA 91741 (626) 914-8250 Source:. Glendora, CA PD, Teletype Message, December 14, 1998 SMITH & WESSON MODEL 916-T SHOTG RECALL: Smith & Wesson said last week it was recalling all barrels for a 12-gauge, interchangeable barrel shotgun because they are defective and potentially hazardous. 'Under certain conditions the barrels rupture, but no one has been injured. None of the barrels exploded,' said company spokesman William Clede.

'We learned about the problem from reports in the field,' he said. Owners of the 916T Model, which has been manufactured for several years, should not fire the takedown type shotgun with its existing barrels, he said. Barrels should be removed from guns and shipped to the factory in Springfield for replacement. The company, a major national gun manufacturer, declined to say immediately how many guns were covered by the recall order.

The company will replace barrels for its 916T Model with new barrels designed not to rupture, Clede said. The recall does not cover the Model 916 shotgun, which has a fixed barrel. The newly designed replacement barrels for the 916T will be identified by the letter 'O' on the top of the barrel near the breech end, Clede said. Contact: F.J. Longtin Service Manager Smith & Wesson 2100 Roosevelt Avenue Springfield, MA 01101 Source:. American Rifleman, September 1979; page 74. American Rifleman, February 1979; page 85.

Crime Control Digest, November 20, 1978; page 6 TANFOGLIO GIUSEPPE/FIREARMS IMPORT AND EXPORT (F.I.E.) CORP. MODEL TITAN,.25 CALIBER, SEMIAUTOMATIC PISTOL WARNING: The Tanfoglio/F.I.E. Corp., Model Titan.25 caliber semiautomatic pistol has the potential for ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE.

The owner of one of these pistols was paralyzed when the pistol allegedly fell on its 'uncocked' hammer causing discharge, striking him in the neck. During a subsequent civil suit against the manufacturer and the importer, the U.S.

District Court awarded the gun owner $10.8 million stating, 'Gun manufacturers have an obligation to reasonably anticipate that owners of guns, will, at some point, unexpectedly drop them. The manufacture of the pistol with a defective firing pin made it virtually certain that the gun would fire if dropped or bumped on its hammer.' Source:. Orange County Register, March 1999. Jackson v. Corp., et al, U.S. District Ct., Eastern District of LA, New Orleans, LA, # 95-2389 S (12/17/98) TAURUS, MODEL 74, 32 SMITH & WESSON CALIBER, REVOLVER MODEL 80, 82, 84 & 86, 38 SPECIAL CALIBER, REVOLVER MODEL 94 & 96, 22 LONG RIFLE CALIBER, REVOLVER WARNING: The listed Taurus revolvers, when dropped from a height of three feet on the hammer may discharge.

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I got this in a lot purchase of police trade ins and it was the only one that wasn't stamped with the departments name. It's also the only one with a MIM hammer and trigger. Don't think I'll have a range report on it because after a complete tear down there was absolutely no residue of any kind inside anywhere. Not sure if this has even been fired outside of S&W. I also noticed on the tear down that the main spring plunger is plastic not metal like the others, the disconnector assembly is also plastic. I did some more checking and saw elsewhere that the serial prefix designated it as possibly a LE salesman demo. I'll be calling S&W to see if they can verify.