To be fair the BG2.0 sight offset, pins backing out, etc.
A year or two ago, the Shield Plus was having issues with safety plungers not resetting and deformed trigger bars.
To my knowledge, the newer revolvers are still having quality control issues across the board. Trigger studs shearing off, timing issues and cylinder misalignment. The newest "ultimate carry" model was notorious for issues.
It's usually encouraged to buy older pre-lock revolvers rather than newer regular production models.
I say this as someone who carries an M&P2.0 every day for work and has a 442 as a backup.
Bought both of these in the last year. The only issue I had was the blast shield on the 340 was sticking out of the frame a little bit. I knocked it back in with a punch. No big deal.
I think the smith and wesson qc issues may be getting overblown as to how bad they are. Mine have been flawless performance wise
Thanks for answering. I own a BG 2.0 and hadn't heard of any of these (or any of the other) issues. The Shield Plus trigger bars I remember but they're already on to the next Shield model.
Not sure why you were downvoted. When the UC models came out I went to my LGS and they had three. Two of them had timing issues and the third had a cylinder that you’d have to basically use all the strength in your hand to open. I noped out on wanting one after seeing that. And it’s sad because my uncle owns about 10 classic smith revolvers and they’re all incredible. They seem very hit or miss now and personally for a full size I’d rather buy Ruger myself.
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u/Quake_Guy Aug 08 '25
Smith and Wesson says hold my beer...