Crack in barrel cone?

[Kingsrow]

Does anyone know if the receiver end of my model 19 barrel is replaceable or do I need a whole new barrel?

 

[M29since14]

You’re going to need to find a replacement. The barrel is one piece.

 

[stansdds]

Welcome to the S&W Forums. That is definitely a cracked forcing cone, that barrel must be replaced.

 

[CH4]

Yep, needs replacing, but not a big project. What length is it?

 

[Muley Gil]

Welcome to the Forum.

How did this happen? Were you shooting it at the time? What load were you firing?

 

[steelslaver]

Do a search on Ebay for S&W barrel 19 and pick out the one you want. Unless you know what you are doing I recommend a GOOD REVOLVER SMITH do the switch

 

[stansdds]

Welcome to the Forum.

How did this happen? Were you shooting it at the time? What load were you firing?

In looking closely at the picture, I do see evidence of forcing cone erosion and the outer edge of the erosion has completely covered the flat spot at the bottom of the barrel shank. My guess is this Model 19 has seen plenty of full power 125 grain loads during its life.