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NC Wants Smith & Wesson to Replace Faulty Revolvers
News & Observer ^ | 03/18/06 | Associated Press

Posted on 03/19/2006 8:10:48 AM PST by Copernicus

Faced with problems ranging from misfires to barrels breaking off, the state has asked gun maker Smith & Wesson to replace hundreds of sidearms carried by probation and corrections officers.

None of the revolvers have failed in the line of duty, and for now, the department is keeping the guns in service. But in testing, about one in four revolvers didn't fire when the trigger was pulled. In some cases, the barrel of some models broke off when the gun was fired.

"In one sense it's funny," said Chief Deputy Correction Secretary Dan Stieneke. "In another, it's alarming."

(Excerpt) Read more at newsobserver.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Crime/Corruption; Government; US: North Carolina
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To: humblegunner; Tijeras_Slim; yarddog

It is a SW9M.

New in the box and never fired.

I didn't even like getting it out of the box.


101 posted on 03/19/2006 1:48:56 PM PST by Eaker (My Wife Rocks! - There's no problem on the inside of a person that the outside of a dog can't cure.)
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To: monkapotamus
Unless I hit the lottery,
I'll always consider the Python and Smith #41 to be the two that got away.
102 posted on 03/19/2006 1:53:17 PM PST by norton
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To: Eaker; humblegunner

That's an ugly gun.

Life's too short, even if they work.


103 posted on 03/19/2006 1:53:55 PM PST by Tijeras_Slim
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To: Eaker; humblegunner

I take it you mean the Sigma? (Glock Clone)

They have a bad rep-most of it is deserved.

I have had two in 40 cal (The Economics of the moment) that have worked flawlessly, but from everything I have heard from some very reputable people that is the exception rather than the rule.


104 posted on 03/19/2006 1:55:07 PM PST by 5Madman2 (There is no such thing as an experienced suicide bomber)
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To: norton

41's are pretty available. I've got a newly manufactured one, and it digests a variety of ammo a bit better than some of the earlier ones.


105 posted on 03/19/2006 1:55:10 PM PST by Tijeras_Slim
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To: Spktyr

Glock G21


106 posted on 03/19/2006 1:55:45 PM PST by TXBSAFH (Proud Dad of Twins, What Does Not Kill You Makes You Stronger!!!!!!)
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To: 5Madman2

It is made out of some kind of plastic.


107 posted on 03/19/2006 1:57:33 PM PST by Eaker (My Wife Rocks! - There's no problem on the inside of a person that the outside of a dog can't cure.)
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To: TXBSAFH

Not a Glock fan, but I'll overlook it in your case 'cause your kids are so darn cute. :)


108 posted on 03/19/2006 1:57:52 PM PST by Tijeras_Slim
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To: Tijeras_Slim

It ain't mine that's for sure!


109 posted on 03/19/2006 1:58:13 PM PST by Eaker (My Wife Rocks! - There's no problem on the inside of a person that the outside of a dog can't cure.)
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To: Eaker

Top rack, darnit!

110 posted on 03/19/2006 1:59:10 PM PST by Tijeras_Slim
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To: Tijeras_Slim

Glock #1
Kimber 45 #2


111 posted on 03/19/2006 1:59:12 PM PST by TXBSAFH (Proud Dad of Twins, What Does Not Kill You Makes You Stronger!!!!!!)
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To: Eaker

Then it's either the Sigma or P99 (A Walther Clone)

Probably the Sigma-the P99 has a fairly good rep-never handled one.

I stick with Glocks and decent 1911's now-just picked up a Para Ord SSP that is sweet


112 posted on 03/19/2006 2:00:09 PM PST by 5Madman2 (There is no such thing as an experienced suicide bomber)
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To: TXBSAFH

Kimber's good. Had a stainless gold match. Only 1911 I have now is a Colt vintage 1950 in .38 Super.


113 posted on 03/19/2006 2:01:38 PM PST by Tijeras_Slim
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To: Tijeras_Slim; humblegunner

WHat can I say, I love my plastic!


114 posted on 03/19/2006 2:02:38 PM PST by Eaker (My Wife Rocks! - There's no problem on the inside of a person that the outside of a dog can't cure.)
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To: 5Madman2

I'm voting for the Sigma (or Smegma as some wag refered to it). I've had a P99, and it was very reliable. Got rid of it because of the mag release. Found myself once trying to do a reload of a 1911 by pushing down on the trigger guard with my trigger finger P99 style. My first thought was "Under other circumstances this could be really embarassing!."


115 posted on 03/19/2006 2:04:27 PM PST by Tijeras_Slim
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To: Tijeras_Slim
Just had my eyes lazed,
maybe i'll go shopping again now that I can see where I'm pointing.
116 posted on 03/19/2006 2:05:26 PM PST by norton
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To: Eaker

They're too easy to clean! No better way to pass an afternoon than scrubbing impacted lead from cheap wadcutters out of the cylinder of a .38/44 Heavy Duty. ;)


117 posted on 03/19/2006 2:06:11 PM PST by Tijeras_Slim
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To: NonValueAdded
DOC here in Missouri is only now getting autos to some officers. For now only Probation and Parole officers have the Glock option. COs only have issued revolvers, rifles and shotguns. P&P officers have to buy their own sidearms.
118 posted on 03/19/2006 2:07:15 PM PST by Uriah_lost (http://www.wingercomics.com/d/20051205.html)
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To: norton

The newer ones are drilled and tapped for a Weaver # 67 (?) mount. Slap a red-dot on one and it's a small critter deathray.


119 posted on 03/19/2006 2:07:50 PM PST by Tijeras_Slim
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To: Tijeras_Slim

That's pretty much what I figure too-

Changing guns can be a pain sometimes-My Glock has the NY 12 pd trigger (Mandated). After a hundred rounds or so with that, I have to focus on trigger control when I pick up that single action 1911.

We don't even want to discuss the trigger on the Smegma


120 posted on 03/19/2006 2:08:21 PM PST by 5Madman2 (There is no such thing as an experienced suicide bomber)
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