Cracked the Frame on my 4006TSW CHP (Final Update)

[DAOTSWGUY]

Well my favorite damn gun bit the dust this past Sunday... after 8K+ rounds of faithful service. Thought this pistol would out last me for sure. Final watch for CHP pistol E2471 you will be missed.

 

[The_Truth]

Man that sucks!

Be honest...were you abusing it? Could it have been cracked when you bought it, you just didn't notice?

 

[DAOTSWGUY]

Man that sucks!

Be honest...were you abusing it? Could it have been cracked when you bought it, you just didn't notice?

Nope I babied this pistol, I blame the ammo it was some hot agulia ammo.

 

[epj]

Are you referring to that little crack on the back of the rail? I strongly suspect that could be repaired.

 

[DAOTSWGUY]

Are you referring to that little crack on the back of the rail? I strongly suspect that could be repaired.

It’s not really little, I wish I had a better picture of the back, it’s almost cut clean through the locking surface. It would be hard to repair and I wouldn’t trust it if I did repair it. I’m just going to buy another one.

 

[epj]

Fortunately the 4006’s are pretty inexpensive. There are folks who can do micro welding that could make that good as new though. You might ask S&W. Those guns should be covered by the lifetime warranty. They have been making a few small batches of these guns for LE agencies until recently. They may have a frame or two lying around.

 

[DAOTSWGUY]

Fortunately the 4006’s are pretty inexpensive. There are folks who can do micro welding that could make that good as new though. You might ask S&W. Those guns should be covered by the lifetime warranty. They have been making a few small batches of these guns for LE agencies until recently. They may have a frame or two lying around.

You think it’s worth giving them a call? Do they usually help you guys out like that?

 

[epj]

It’s free to call and ask. Don’t mention it being a CHP gun. Supposedly the warranty applies to original owner. However it depends on who you talk to whether that counts.

 

[epj]

Best thing to do is probably send BMCM a PM and seek his advice.

 

[HOUSTON RICK]

Those 40's just shoot themselves apart (Old criticism of 40 calibers), the good news is that there are more 40s around than anything else. Sorry for your loss.

 

[Racer X]

Aguila 180 fmjs cracked the frame? Must have been an internal flaw in the frame.

 

[kraynky]

Best thing to do is probably send BMCM a PM and seek his advice.

I agree, he has performed a miracle or two in his time with our favorite guns ( 3rd Gens)

That's not so many rounds that would cause that to happen. Almost brought a tear to my eye........

 

[S&W59]

CHP 4006 pistols are still available and reasonably priced on GB. Pick up another one and fire standard load 40S&W ammo, not the supped-up +p+ stuff. Be thankful you cracked a readily replaceable 4006 and not a 1006, 1076, 5967, or other hideously expensive or nigh impossible to find model. Strip the old pistol for every part and hang the cracked frame on the wall in your workshop as a reminder to never hot load a S&W vintage auto.

 

[The_Truth]

Nope I babied this pistol, I blame the ammo it was some hot agulia ammo.

That's not even super hot ammo in my experience. Unlucky!

 

[Pine_Worker]

Best thing to do is probably send BMCM a PM and seek his advice.

What epj said!

 

[BMCM]

Oh my That does not look good. Not good at all.

I can't really discern the full extent of the damage in the second pic but looking at the first image, the angle of the visible crack appears to mirror the angle of the barrel camming lug face on that side.

Can we see an image of that camming lug from above and from the inside looking aft at the cam surface?

How many rounds fired on the installed recoil spring when you discovered this?

Was the recoil spring the factory 895240000 part or aftermarket?

Cheers
Bill

 

[batman4706]

Two words...Liquid Steel.

 

[DAOTSWGUY]

I appreciate everyone’s kind words! I’m already bidding on a new replacement. Here is a better pic of the extent on the damage.

 

[Maddog 521]

That's not good. I wouldn't think twice about calling the Mother Ship. I'd just call.

 

[kraynky]

Yeah, that's not a good crack, (not that any are, in gun frames). Curious to see what Bill has to say, but the wall hanging idea is a good one I'd say. Makes me want to put new recoil springs in all my 3rd's.