I recently bought a S&W M&P Shield 9mm for a CC, and with the intentions of eventually passing it over to my wife. I really love the pistol, besides the recoil spring tension. I can lock the slide to the rear without an issue, but I did notice that it was more difficult than most pistols I've worked with. My wife can barely do it at all. The combination of the tension and the slide lock being a little stubborn has made it impossible for me to properly train her on how to use the pistol.
My question is, would looking for an aftermarket recoil spring be the best option, or should I just try and work the spring until it loosens up?
My question is, would looking for an aftermarket recoil spring be the best option, or should I just try and work the spring until it loosens up?