Take apart a M&P9 to Clean #shorts

Published on March 20, 2026
Duration: 1:05

This guide details a specific trick for disassembling the Smith & Wesson M&P 1.0 model for cleaning, which differs from the M&P 2.0. It highlights the necessity of using a pick tool to manipulate an internal lever after the standard field strip procedure. The instruction comes from an experienced firearms instructor, emphasizing a crucial step often overlooked on this older M&P generation.

Quick Summary

Disassembling the Smith & Wesson M&P 1.0 for cleaning involves a specific trick: after locking the slide back and turning the external lever, use a pick tool to push an internal lever forward inside the frame. This engages the mechanism needed to separate the slide.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: M&P 1.0 Cleaning Trick
  2. 00:09Standard Field Strip Attempt
  3. 00:22M&P 1.0 Disassembly Trick Explained
  4. 00:46Slide Removal & Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you disassemble a Smith & Wesson M&P 1.0 for cleaning?

To disassemble the M&P 1.0 for cleaning, lock the slide back, turn the external disassembly lever down, and then use a pick tool to push an internal lever forward. Once that internal lever is engaged, the slide can be released and removed.

What tool is needed to disassemble the M&P 1.0 for cleaning?

For the Smith & Wesson M&P 1.0, a pick or hook tool is necessary to manipulate the internal lever that allows the slide to be separated from the frame during disassembly for cleaning.

Why won't the slide come off my M&P 1.0 after turning the lever?

On the M&P 1.0, simply turning the external disassembly lever is insufficient. You must also use a pick tool to push an internal lever forward inside the frame after locking the slide back.

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