Videos tagged with Out of Battery Firing

This video details a critical failure with a Smith & Wesson M&P pistol, where the firearm allegedly fired out of battery, causing significant damage. The presenter, The Yankee Marshal, recounts a customer's experience and his own issues with Smith & Wesson customer service. He highlights findings from a gun shop that tested multiple M&P pistols, finding that many could fire out of battery, a condition Smith & Wesson allegedly deemed acceptable if within a quarter inch.

This video provides a technical analysis of a Smith & Wesson M&P pistol's catastrophic failure, attributing it to a combination of out-of-spec ammunition and a firearm design that allows out-of-battery firing. The host, a seasoned firearm reviewer, details the incident, the manufacturer's response, and discusses broader industry issues with firearm malfunctions and liability.