Model 41 S&W Slide Stop Failure Rate
Model 41 S&W Slide Stop Failure Rate
I have two model 41's and both have had their slide stop fail with in the last 3 months. I have owned them for about the same length of time and in that time I have fired between 36-37K rounds through them combined. I guess the split on ammo fired is 45 to 55%. Is the failure rate at about 18K rounds an expected, or should I say, not an unexpected event?
Not a big deal if that is the norm. A $48 part and 15 minutes with a screw driver and repair is made.
Just curious but I thought it wise to have a spare after the first, hence the 15 minute comment and I have already ordered another spare.
Not a big deal if that is the norm. A $48 part and 15 minutes with a screw driver and repair is made.
Just curious but I thought it wise to have a spare after the first, hence the 15 minute comment and I have already ordered another spare.
REConley- Posts : 167
Join date : 2019-12-06
Location : Georgia
Re: Model 41 S&W Slide Stop Failure Rate
Hello REConley,
Apparently, I've been very lucky. I have a couple of M41s and a M46. Round count? I don't know, well into the six figures. The net net, I never a slide stop failure.
Jim
Apparently, I've been very lucky. I have a couple of M41s and a M46. Round count? I don't know, well into the six figures. The net net, I never a slide stop failure.
Jim
spursnguns- Posts : 489
Join date : 2013-01-04
Age : 62
Location : Gilroy, California
Re: Model 41 S&W Slide Stop Failure Rate
REConley wrote:I have two model 41's and both have had their slide stop fail with in the last 3 months. I have owned them for about the same length of time and in that time I have fired between 36-37K rounds through them combined. I guess the split on ammo fired is 45 to 55%. Is the failure rate at about 18K rounds an expected, or should I say, not an unexpected event?
Not a big deal if that is the norm. A $48 part and 15 minutes with a screw driver and repair is made.
Just curious but I thought it wise to have a spare after the first, hence the 15 minute comment and I have already ordered another spare.
How often do you change recoil springs? I will bet that given a weak recoil spring, the slide goes back hard, and that is transmitted to your slide stop.
I do not have that many rounds on my M41 and hope my slide stop lasts longer.
Slamfire- Posts : 113
Join date : 2016-04-18
Re: Model 41 S&W Slide Stop Failure Rate
Hmmm, I've never had one fail. What year gun? Rough serial No.?
ie Tbj, A series, or just numbers?
What happened? Front half break off where it sticks up? If so, is there a sharp corner that acts as a stress riser? My guess. Weak springs would reduce the impact.
If it's a corner, get in there with a small round file and smooth out the notch
ie Tbj, A series, or just numbers?
What happened? Front half break off where it sticks up? If so, is there a sharp corner that acts as a stress riser? My guess. Weak springs would reduce the impact.
If it's a corner, get in there with a small round file and smooth out the notch
bruce martindale- Posts : 745
Join date : 2011-07-29
Location : Upstate NY
Re: Model 41 S&W Slide Stop Failure Rate
2018 or 2019 built pistols and the break was in the same spot on both. A millimeter in front of the slide stop face before the radius coming off of the pivot point arm. I am a bit surprised that the second one did not break half way down the arm as there is a metal void on both sides at the same point. The more I look at these the less I am surprised that they failed.
REConley- Posts : 167
Join date : 2019-12-06
Location : Georgia
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