S&W 22A Pistol Recall

Smith and Wesson have announced a recall of the S&W 22A Pistol.

Smith & Wesson has identified a condition that may exist in certain model 22-A pistols. Based on our ongoing product review, we have determined that the slides of certain pistols manufactured from August 1, 2008 to February 19, 2009, may not meet the design specification. This can create a situation where insufficient headspace exists creating a risk of unintended discharge.

STOP USING YOUR PISTOL AND RETURN IT TO SMITH & WESSON AT ONCE.

Any unintended discharge of a firearm has the potential for causing injury, and we ask that you stop using your pistol immediately

Over at GunNuts, VegasChris posted a link to photos of his 22A pistol which self-destructed

Frameassemblyrearviewbrokenpieceout
You can see the raw metal where the piece was blown off

Hat Tip: Caleb @ Gun Nuts Media
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5 Responses to “S&W 22A Pistol Recall”

  1. Carlon 22 Jun 2009 at 9:06 pm link comment

    The kaboom apparently is unrelated to the unintended discharges.

  2. Vakon 23 Jun 2009 at 7:09 am link comment

    Would an unsafe fiream retail higher for collectors ?

    I mean, in a way, those are rare and quite unique. Like a misprinted stamp for people who collect stamps.

  3. Kenon 23 Jun 2009 at 12:03 pm link comment

    Lol recall for slamfires….Fullauto 22 pistol anyone? Hard to believe a 22 can beat down something like that. Dont think so Vak…

  4. Davidon 23 Jun 2009 at 12:49 pm link comment

    I doubt it Vak, lately it seems like recalls are the rule instead of the exception at S&W nowadays.

  5. Michaelon 09 Jul 2009 at 10:52 am link comment

    Just recieved mine back from the recall retrofit. Took about 2 weeks including shipping time!

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