Long time listener, first time caller. Recently I acquired a model 10-14, the previous owner shot a squid load and unknowingly fired another load behind it. The squid was lodged in the barrel resulting in catastrophic failure. Long story short it split he barrel but after removal of the barrel is has also split the bottom of the threaded portion on the frame. how hard is it to acquire a "stripped" frame/receiver? I know I've found quite a bit of barrels. But no luck on a frame. If they're unobtainable is it possible to ship the handgun to S&W directly for repair? I'm not expecting this to be covered by warranty, I'm very willing to pay for repair. Any help/guidance would be greatly appreciated.


Edit: Can upload pictures if it helps.

Welcome to the forum.....

Not an unusual outcome after a "squib" load. These accidents can damage the barrel and the barrel lug in the frame. Fortunately, there were no injuries.

Best course would be to call Smith and Wesson to see what they can do. 1-800-331-0852

The frame will have to be replaced.

The other option would be to part out the internals and purchase a new revolver.


Carter

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Pardon a slight thread deviation….A question for Carter: No doubt this significant damage was because the normal round hit the squibbed bullet obstruction in the barrel.
I’m looking for a warm fuzzy that a squib round by itself wouldn’t cause damage: I had a first ever-squib last weekend. Luckily I recognized it immediately; kept the muzzle down range and counted to ten before dumping the rounds. At home I tapped out the bullet with a wood dowel and a plastic hammer. The bore seems unaffected by my inexperienced eyes.
My plan is to assume I was luckier than the OP, that all is good, and the revolver can continue to get exercised as usual.
Thoughts welcome.

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Tim

Thank you much, gentlemen. Previous owner learned a valuable less about buying someone else's handloads.

2700.....

My apologies. I should have said that the scenario described in the OP can, and usually does, cause the damage described. Sometimes significant damage and personal injury are the result.

Squib loads like you describe, which result in an under-powered projectile getting stuck in the barrel are usually easy to deal with, in pistols and revolvers at least. They are cleared just the way you described, and are usually do not result in damage.

Sounds like you took care of the problem successfully. Thankfully, likely no damage.



Carter

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Ret. LE, FA Instr, S&W Armorer

As a general proposition, the squib does no harm to the gun by itself. It’s the subsequent round(s) that causes the damage.

If you detect a punny report, STOP PULLING THE TRIGGER!