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S&W Issues Consumer Safety Alert on M&P15-22

March 12, 2019 By Joshua Gillem

S&W issued a consumer safety alert on their M&P15-22. All rifles and pistols manufactured before February 1, 2019 could be affected.

The issue is that the rifle’s breech face counter bore depth could be out of specification, causing it to crush the rim on the .22 round, firing, cycling the bolt again, and causing multiple unintended discharges.

So far S&W has found two to be affected, but they’re cautioning all who have one of these rifles or pistols to cease use until after the bolts have been inspected.

There are two methods of inspection. You could do it yourself by ordering this tool, currently free of charge, or you could send the bolt in to Smith-Wesson for them to inspect.

Check out their video explaining in further depth what is happening and how to check to see if you have an affected bolt:

YouTube video
If you have one of the affected bolts, they will send you a new one free of any charges, shipping or otherwise, and get it to you as quickly as they can. You can find out more about this consumer safety alert, by visiting their website, here.

Filed Under: Breaking News, Industry News Tagged With: recall, S&W, safety

About Joshua Gillem

Josh is a lifelong practitioner and student of the gun. He grew up shooting/hunting with his dad, and was given his first gun, a 12 gauge shotgun, when just a small boy. After high school, he joined the Marines where his love for firearms blossomed as he qualified with an M16A2, an M9, and a 240G. Josh has been writing about firearms and tactics for several years, is a staunch supporter of the Second Amendment, and believes that each individual person has the right to self-defense by any means necessary. Currently residing in gun-friendly North Carolina, he carries a concealed gun on a daily basis, even in his own house.

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