Canted or over-clocked barrels.

[raygixxer89]

Canted barrels have always been a problem. Might be worse now but then again who can say for sure. I have older Smiths with the problem too. In these times dissatisfied buyers get on forum and air their grievances so could be just seems more prevalent.
Yep it happens even today just as it did in the great old days.

It happens way, WAY more often today than in the past.

 

[Sid V.]

Over tighten

Over tightening the barrel can easily crack the frame in the very thin area under the barrel. I have seen several J frame guns and one 1917ruined this way. Dennis V