sasquatch981 Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 I missed the .40 Pro slide assembly in the classifieds by 20 minutes!!!! Has anyone bought one direct from S&W and if so how much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travtastik Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 I would be interested in getting on if they will sell it. I called on a 9 pro slide a few months back and they said no way. Maybe the 40 is another story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partyboy424 Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 I've ordered just the slides unassembled. The last 2 were out of spec and are currently being exchanged. $140 a pop and then grab all the internals from SSS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasquatch981 Posted February 4, 2013 Author Share Posted February 4, 2013 Is "SSS" speed shooters specialties, or someone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHA-LEE Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 When I called S&W they said that they do not sell "Complete" 40 Pro Slide Assemblies. You could order the stripped slide then all of the supporting parts separately though (Barrel, sights, extractor, striker, recoil spring, etc). For whatever reason you could order the 4inch slide assemblies complete. Maybe the production volume isn't big enough to justify stocking complete .40 Pro slide assemblies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul gilman Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 As a point of interest can you instale the 40 pro slide on at 40 full size frame just thinking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHA-LEE Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 As a point of interest can you instale the 40 pro slide on at 40 full size frame just thinking Yes. You need a 5 inch barrel and a front sight that is .020 taller than your full size. Other than those two things you can move all of your existing full size slide parts over to the pro slide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdschappell Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 I would really like to have a 40 Pro upper to put on my 9 Pro so that I could use the same frame for limited major and minor. If S&W is listening, please sell them !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHA-LEE Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 I would really like to have a 40 Pro upper to put on my 9 Pro so that I could use the same frame for limited major and minor. If S&W is listening, please sell them !!! Order the parts and make it happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partyboy424 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 After 3 weeks they just sent me two more defective slides! I hate having to deal with this shit over the phone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan45kim Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Can you tell us what was wrong with the slides. Thanks, Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partyboy424 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I have pictures on my home computer, I think either the CNC machine has a dull cutter or the finish is too thick. Something is off by a hair somewhere and I don't have the tools to figure it out. Basically, the barrels don't fit. I'm going to take a video tonight, since I sent in a write up with the pictures detailing the issue and 3 weeks later I still got two more paper weights returned... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msg73 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Are you using factory or aftermarket barrels? The two main places for fit issues would be the barrel hood width/length and the front/top of the ejection port. If they are a little too tight to fit correctly, it may not be a bad thing. If you're willing to work on them, you can have more of a 'gunsmith fit' barrel/slide versus a drop-in that's a hair on the loose side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partyboy424 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 So, I don't really have a way of measuring it, It looks like maybe the finish they put on could be too thick or they've changed something to improve lockup. I doubt they changed it though, since the 3 stripped slides in the video all came in the same box on the same order and the way the barrels insert into the slide are vastly different. Since I've figured out how to get the barrels in, I'm going to build up one of the slides this week since that will be the only way to really find out if other parts are out of spec like the striker channel and the groove that resets the trigger. Then go put 200 rounds through it, scrub it down and do 100 straight function test. (the first 200 jam a lot between new parts with burs and the apex extractor and heavier springs breaking in.) Here's the vid I took, I stutter like a special child when I try to narrate, so I just put in note bubbles. Also, this was one handed trying to hold my iphone, so SHAKY CAM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdschappell Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 I would really like to have a 40 Pro upper to put on my 9 Pro so that I could use the same frame for limited major and minor. If S&W is listening, please sell them !!! Order the parts and make it happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul gilman Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Called and talked to smith and wesson yesterday, they said 6 to 8 month wait for a slide at this time. They also said that their could be some fitting problems if I wanted to install a 5 in. slide on my full size and it might be cheaper to buy another gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxshooter Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Your best bet is to contact Kenny at Speed Shooters Specialties for S&W parts. He can usually get what you are looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partyboy424 Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Called and talked to smith and wesson yesterday, they said 6 to 8 month wait for a slide at this time. They also said that their could be some fitting problems if I wanted to install a 5 in. slide on my full size and it might be cheaper to buy another gun That stinks, they had a bunch in stock last month when I called. Aside from that barrel thing I posted about, everything else is going together pretty smoothly. I'm waiting on a front sight and extractor pin before I take it out to test fire. The guy at S&W doesn't know what he's talking about as far as fitment and price. If you already have a receiver (they're all the same, the slide is 140, stock sights are cheap, maybe 60, and a striker, and small slide parts. Looking at $300. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul gilman Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 I think it was more of CYA statement because he did not know if I would be able to do it and he said that I would not be able to get refund if it did not work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S197Shelby Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Bump to revisit this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StealthyBlagga Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 (edited) Just a few days ago I snagged a 9mm 5" CORE upper half from 44mag.com for $350... gotta keep your eyes open for the deals Edited August 17, 2013 by StealthyBlagga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryYu Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Is it possible to put a .40 5" upper on a 9mm pro frame? I've read of people going the other way, but haven't see anyone report if it works in the opposite direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgj3 Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 That will work just as well. It goes both ways... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airborne101 Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Called s&w today they told me they are no longer selling stripped slides. Any other source for a 5 inch 9mm slide? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMike Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 That really sucks. I wonder if a known gunsmith by trade could procure one or a complete slide assembly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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