I just picked Model 10 from an online auction that fits the criteria for my collection (police issued). So, condition is never my 1st priority.





The questions I have are : Would a replacement barrel solve the problem and what should I expect to pay for one? Is this a relatively simple job for a gunsmith?

I have contacted the seller & am pretty sure we can resolve this amicably. I just need to know roughly what the cost of the fix would be. He was selling a large quantity of the trade-ins.


Best,
Charles

I think a replacement barrel (not a rare length like 2.5 or 3") should be in the $50 range or so. Presuming the crack was not a finding of an overpressure round that affected other parts of the gun, replacing it should make the gun good to go, but also figure in $50-100 for the gunsmithing work.

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Alan
SWCA LM 2023, SWHF 220

It is just a 4"HB. Thanks for the info!

The barrel is NOT the major expense here - the installation, proper alignment and B/C Gap setting is also going to add to the cost of repair. Personally, I'd return it and get your money back if buyer will agree to do the right thing! Then just go out and get another one but inspect carefully first. Makes no sense to start off with a new acquisition that is basically un-shootable and start dumping a good amount of money into it. Then you have to hope the replacement barrel is good, the installation was done properly and the new barrel matches the frame. There is also the very real risk when changing a barrel - Frame could crack or get twisted while doing so then you wind up with a wall hangar!

My suggestion IF POSSIBLE, is to return your M&P and get a FULL refund + all expenses you laid out to transfer and ship it. Sorry for your troubles, but it will be the first thing you check when buying used revolvers from now on. We've all gotten stung when we were green..........

Barrels are common on Ebay. It isn't that big of job to replace if you have a frame wrench.

As stated, removal and installation is not that much of a problem - IF you have the tools to do it. You probably do not have them. Also, adjusting the cylinder-barrel gap (if needed) also takes some special tools. That's why it's a gunsmith job. Return it and get your money back if at all possible.

Return it for exchange and give him my contact info so he can sell it to me as is for the low price of really cheap.
I am in need of a project gun.

Thank, DaveV

I bought this via an online auction. So, I had no way to check it in advance. It still fits my collection as being police issued and is marked as same. So, I bought a "pig in a poke" & knew it from the outset. I'm not angry or even disappointed. It is still a keeper "as is" because it was a new agency for me. I was mainly curious as to the cost of parts and labor to repair it in the off chance I ever wanted to sell/trade it sometime down the line. I realize it has very little value on the market the way it sits.

I talked to the seller anyway. He was selling 50 of these and this one "slipped through the cracks" (pun intended! ).

He is going to send me another one in lieu of refunding my money.

Best,
Charles

That's the way to go then. Even though I also collect some pistols and revolvers "just because" and rarely shoot them - I STILL like them to function 100% if need be. In the long run you are always better off having one without issues and since your seller has agreed to replace it, you will hopefully be good to go soon. Let us know how the replacement is when you get it.

Regards,
Chief38

I had a standard barrel swapped out for a customer as he tried to drill out a squib load, this was 2 months ago. The Barrel was $100.00 and the smithing at a professional gun smith was $100.00 It was a 4 inch model 10 standard barrel.

Good Luck

Pete