How To Take Down A Smith and Wesson M&P Shield

Published on December 4, 2023
Duration: 0:35

This guide details the field stripping and reassembly process for the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield pistol, demonstrated by SPN Firearms. It emphasizes crucial safety checks throughout the procedure, including ensuring the firearm is unloaded before beginning disassembly and acting as if it's always loaded. The steps cover magazine removal, slide manipulation, takedown lever operation, and the sequential removal and reinstallation of internal components like the barrel and recoil spring assembly.

Quick Summary

To field strip a Smith & Wesson M&P Shield, first ensure it's unloaded and safety checked. Remove the magazine, lock the slide back, swipe the takedown lever downward, release the slide, and pull the trigger to separate the slide from the frame. Reassemble in reverse order, ensuring all components are correctly seated.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Initial Steps
  2. 00:05Field Stripping Disassembly
  3. 00:10Safety Precaution Reminder
  4. 00:13Slide Disassembly
  5. 00:19Reassembly Process
  6. 00:26Final Assembly Steps
  7. 00:31Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the first steps to field strip a Smith & Wesson M&P Shield?

Begin by ensuring the firearm is unloaded and safety checked. Then, remove the magazine and lock the slide to the rear. This prepares the pistol for the takedown lever manipulation.

How do you separate the slide from the frame on an M&P Shield?

After locking the slide back and swiping the takedown lever downward, release the slide. Then, pull the trigger to disengage the slide from the frame, allowing for separation.

What is the correct order for reassembling the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield?

Reassembly is done in reverse order. Insert the barrel, then the guide rod and recoil spring assembly. Place the slide onto the frame, slide it all the way back, lock it, release the takedown lever, and then release the slide forward.

What is the most important safety rule when disassembling a firearm?

The most critical safety rule is to always ensure the firearm is clear and safety checked before disassembly. You must double-check and always act as if the firearm is loaded, even after initial checks.

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