I have a weak grip from neuropathy so the Uplula is the only way to load mags. It takes some pressure to get the 12th round in and to insert the fully loaded mag into the gun. I have found that grasping the front slide serrations gives me a better better grip when racking the action. The safety will work better after compressing the spring a bit, putting a small amount of grease on the friction area and moving it repeatedly. Mine shot left and needed the sights moved, might be an individual thing as the Glock 42 that I previously owned shot to the left with me also. I'm not a big handgun shooter. The tab on the trigger bar exposed in the little cutout on the right rear of the receiver is a safety mechanism that keeps the striker from being released until the action is closed. While the slide is any further back that tab pushes the trigger bar down so that it cannot release the striker, the tab can only let the trigger bar rise when the slide is fully forward and the tab reaches the slide notch. The one thing that I don't really care for is the rear sight, I wish that it was a two dot tritium like shown by the video's maker. That would be perfect with the oem tritium front sight. Overall I love the little pistol though. No trading this one away!
Hey brother I just stumbled across your channel brother and this is a great review on a damn gun that I just purchased 2 days ago. I am excited for it and cannot wait to get my hands on it. Thanks 🙏 for sharing Sir. Man listen you got yourself a new supporter here. I would appreciate support brother. Keep those great videos coming!!
I got mine to get the 12th round in it’s just a bizznatch and a half it’s a really tough spring eventually if your at it enough it will work just a lot of effort 😂
Smith and Wesson says to manually load the first three rounds. This gets the follower below the mag release slot. I realized a number of years ago that Uplula is my friend and constant companion at the range. My 12 round mag has been loaded a number of times now and is significantly easier to load all 12. It’s still a bear to get into the gun.
For those having a hard time w the safety. Push that gold metal piece inwards (towards front of gun) slightly and it will help w the tension. Dont overdo it. You can use a small screw driver to push it. Now i can engage/disengage with my right thumb no problem.
That follower challenge is real. Once it starts happening, the follower can become damaged and may need to be trimmed. Once I did that, it worked without issue. Lockback was not affected.
I know some have a flawless model. Mine however jams even after hundreds of rounds. Putting the guide rod assembly in is an aggravating time consuming affair. I’m sure S&W will make it right. Fortunately I have a LCP with laser that I carry
Yes it’s definitely worth the hype, in fact it’s such a fantastic little gun I think I’m gonna buy another no joke
Me too!
I have a weak grip from neuropathy so the Uplula is the only way to load mags. It takes some pressure to get the 12th round in and to insert the fully loaded mag into the gun. I have found that grasping the front slide serrations gives me a better better grip when racking the action. The safety will work better after compressing the spring a bit, putting a small amount of grease on the friction area and moving it repeatedly. Mine shot left and needed the sights moved, might be an individual thing as the Glock 42 that I previously owned shot to the left with me also. I'm not a big handgun shooter.
The tab on the trigger bar exposed in the little cutout on the right rear of the receiver is a safety mechanism that keeps the striker from being released until the action is closed. While the slide is any further back that tab pushes the trigger bar down so that it cannot release the striker, the tab can only let the trigger bar rise when the slide is fully forward and the tab reaches the slide notch.
The one thing that I don't really care for is the rear sight, I wish that it was a two dot tritium like shown by the video's maker. That would be perfect with the oem tritium front sight. Overall I love the little pistol though. No trading this one away!
Thanks for all the info! My safety is starting to get better after going up and down a bunch of times.
Hey brother I just stumbled across your channel brother and this is a great review on a damn gun that I just purchased 2 days ago. I am excited for it and cannot wait to get my hands on it. Thanks 🙏 for sharing Sir. Man listen you got yourself a new supporter here. I would appreciate support brother. Keep those great videos coming!!
Thanks and Merry Christmas!
Love mine, but the safety took some lube and break in. Also the 12 round mag refuses to allow the 12th to enter.
I got mine to get the 12th round in it’s just a bizznatch and a half it’s a really tough spring eventually if your at it enough it will work just a lot of effort 😂
That 12th round is tough. My safety is starting to get better, too.
Smith and Wesson says to manually load the first three rounds. This gets the follower below the mag release slot. I realized a number of years ago that Uplula is my friend and constant companion at the range. My 12 round mag has been loaded a number of times now and is significantly easier to load all 12. It’s still a bear to get into the gun.
For those having a hard time w the safety. Push that gold metal piece inwards (towards front of gun) slightly and it will help w the tension. Dont overdo it. You can use a small screw driver to push it. Now i can engage/disengage with my right thumb no problem.
Simple fix when the mag follower gets stuck: depress the FRONT half of the bullet. That tilt is all it takes.
That follower challenge is real. Once it starts happening, the follower can become damaged and may need to be trimmed. Once I did that, it worked without issue. Lockback was not affected.
With the unloaded gun work the safety repeatedly and vigorously with the 2 finger grip you demonstrated. It just needs a good break in.
It has been improving. Thanks.
I know some have a flawless model. Mine however jams even after hundreds of rounds. Putting the guide rod assembly in is an aggravating time consuming affair. I’m sure S&W will make it right. Fortunately I have a LCP with laser that I carry