S&W MP .22 Compact - Thread Adapter Issue
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- Review on the known issue with the Smith and Wesson MP .22 Compact thread adapter.
I broke the wrench that came with the gun on my first try of loosening the thread adapter. I called the customer service number for S&W and explained what happened and they immediately shipped two new wrenches to me and apologized for the trouble. (I was impressed with the service they provided, and the professional manner they handled this situation.)
New wrenches arrived within a few days and they had advised of how to go about using them to ensure it wouldn't happen again. I followed their instruction and it worked perfect.
Small issue, but you cannot field strip this gun for cleaning if you can't get this thread adapter off.
This clip was the most helpful out all the ones I looked up. I purchased the wrench and adapter and I used a mallet. Very easy. Thanks a lot.
Thanks for this video. My OE thread protector appears to have been installed with a type of thread Lock (white substance). I had to use a small set of vice grips to break it loose. Then the wrench was able to unscrew the rest.
I was just about to get dressed to go pawn this gun until I saw this video. You’re the real mvp. It worked for me
Damn it I saw this video too late!
My wrench busted as well. They’re sending me a replacement
Gonna pick one of these up sometime next month and I heard about the adapter problem. You saved me a rise in blood pressure and some cursing, which I seem to do when things that should be easy aren't. Can't wait to practice with the gun and save some money shooting the cheaper ammo. Thanks for the tip Jeremy.
VicVod
So glad to help you out. That was frustrating. Other than that, this is an awesome little gun for plinking. And the suppressor makes it even better!!
...VERY helpful...thank you...trying to get the adapter off a retired Marine Major's (he's 86 or 87) pistol....can't find my Kroil so I used another type of penetrating oil..nothing, IMHO, is better than Kroil...so this may be a long job...I'll call S&W tomorrow for a wrench.
I bought a $3 10mm wrench from HD. Put it on my bench grinder and ground the sides down until it was narrow enough to fit the notch. I did need to use a file to widen the gap slightly, and bevel the edge a tiny bit.
That was strong enough to get it off without breaking.
I just received my Compact and the threaded piece was only on finger tight. Maybe the manufacturer has actually seen video's like this and made corrections to their manufacturing process.
Robert Irvine
Sure hope so! Everyone had that problem!
Glad yours worked out well. Fun little gun
THANK YOU! Will try this tomorrow. Got 2 of these=one with the treaded adapter comes off easy. The other we are having a bear with. Smith and Wesson said to hit with a hammer? LOL. Wth.
Jeremy, thanks for the video. I broke 3 of the wrenches try to get the dang thing off. Finally took it to a gunsmith I know and he was able to get it broke loose. Question I have is do I need to keep this adapter on the weapon or can I just leave it off? TIA
It’s a common issue for any metal that threads together that constantly heats up and cools down. The threads actually stretch and contract with the temperature and sometimes a little unevenly if it’s 2 different metals. Ask any auto mechanic about removing O2 sensors, exhaust manifold bolts or EGR valve pipe. I bought an after-factory adapter which uses an allen wrench (hex key) that goes in the end to remove it. Google it. So much quicker and easier.
Jenny Talbert what is the wrench called exactly so I may google it. Or if you do a favor and share a link of the one you got please.
Hey Jeremy I noticed you chipped some of the paint trying to close the slide lock. I noticed this because I unfortunately did the exact same thing! Did you by any chance paint over it? If yes, can you recommend me anything to touch it up? Thanks so much!
Yeah, I am trying to take one of these down for cleaning. Guess I better order a wrench as well.
Thank you!
THANK YOU!!
1800 rounds…never failed.
But I don’t have the suppressor model
Really helpful - thanks!
Ditto on all info presented - finally got the adapter off...but now the slide is locked in place..appears slide release is jammed
Your work is great
Ditto. My wrench just flew into outer space.
The Smith wrench is worthless. I used a bike wrench called ParkTool. I believe it is obw-4, it is 3mm thick and very strong. Check for it on Amazon.
Did you buy a suppressor for your M&P 22? What type of suppressor did you buy?
Dana Hengstler
Yes, I got the Silencerco Sparrow. Love it!
Thanks. I just picked up my M&P 22, and I need to research suppressors. I’ll look into that one.
I do not understand this. What is that piece at the end of the gun and why do you have to take out that piece? And use a wrench? Does the gun come with that piece at the end of the gun and does it come with a wrench?
Xyz Sing
That piece allows a suppressor to be attached. Yes, it comes with a wrench to take it off.
Jeremy Minter ok. Whats the ttechnical name of this piiece? Can you shoot the gun without removing it? But why do you have to take it off?
Xyz Sing
I do not know what a technical name would be. It is the threaded adapter. You do not need to remove it often. I enjoy breaking my guns down from time to time for a good cleaning, and you cannot do this without removing this threaded portion.
Jeremy Minter so I will have to remove this on brand new gun before doing the cleaning and after shooting the gun I will have to remove this before cleaning every time?
Xyz Sing
You do not need to remove that piece very often at all. Just when you want to do a deep clean. You can use a bore brush to clean the barrel and other methods.
Once you take that piece off the first time, it is real easy each time afterwards.
I would put some anti-seize grease on that before you put it back on.
My adapter was on hand tight from the factory
Lucky you! Wish mine would have been
What brand of suppressor sights are you using?
Jim Marcum
These are the factory sights on this gun. I am running Trijicon HD’s on other guns and love them!
I have a problem with mine rattling off during shooting.
Trevor Newland
I haven’t noticed that problem on mine. Not sure what that could be.
@@jeremyminter1283 Im going to use a little locktite on it.
Same here. Not sure if I should use loctite or just keep tightening it
Now I seen someone come with the adapter and some not is there a way if one comes to the adapter that you could just leave off the adapter and put the cap back on to make it flush?
G P
I don’t believe so. Never seen anyone do it that way.
I'll buy it from you why would you want to get rid of it