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Old 03-13-2012, 02:07 AM
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The standard 4006 barrels are not the same as the 4006TSW barrels.

As I recall, after discussing it with one of the repair techs, the barrels of those two models differed in at least the dimensions & thickness of the barrel hood. I was told the standard 4006 & 4006TSW barrels were not considered interchangeable.

If you believe the barrel is defective, you might try calling S&W and inquiring about having it examined as a possible warranty issue. Bear in mind that the limited lifetime warranty, once it became available to commercial owners, was actually applicable to the original purchaser. Different folks have had different experiences when trying to have a used gun repaired "under warranty".

Whether or not they have any remaining repair barrels available for the original M4006 model is another question to be addressed. I was told they were having to modify (laboriously, by hand) some 4006TSW barrels for some early CHP M4006's that developed cracked barrels back about '04-'05-ish.

Wouldn't hurt to call and ask, though.

What ammunition were you using in the 4006?
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