SW .457 Reassemble HELP

[Trascall]

Anyone out there familiar with reassembling the SW .457 model. I have tried everything including reading the manual. I have assembled/reassembled other weapons in the past, but this is becoming a problem. When I put the slide back on, and everything fits nice and tight, the trigger will not engage for some reason. Any suggestions? PM if you like. Thanks.

[ISPCAPT]

2 possibilities I would look at first.
1) The 457 has to have a mag inserted for the trigger to work. 3rd gen S&W autos have a mag disconnect feature which means when you remove the mag the trigger won't work.
2) If you do have a mag inserted then the safety/decocker must be in the fire position. In the down position it disables the trigger.

[Trascall]

Thanks alot. That explains everything. I read about that feature on another site, but it never dawned on me that the trigger wouldn't cycle at all without the mag. Thanks for the help

[ISPCAPT]

Glad you have it going.
I got my 457 to carry as a backup when I was running a couple of drug task forces. When I left the drug world I carried mine quite a bit on duty in plain clothes and off duty. I still carry mine quite a bit now that I'm retired. It's been a really good one.

[Nightshift va]

A very underrated good off duty weapon for concealed carry. The 457 will serve you well.