Scandium J frame with a wiggly barrel

[Baltimoreed11754]

My .38 spcl j frame has developed a condition that the one piece barrel turns ever so slightly. I don't see any cracks in the frame. Has anybody else had this problem? I see where the 2 piece barrel-shroud units separate but my bbl is one unit. The gun lives in a pocket holster in my back pocket. It needs another refinishing as the original grey factory finish wore away and the USMC red cerakote finish is wearing off also. Will S&W work on their gun after its been coated? It's a great little carry gun and a good shooter especially with the Ergo grips. Appreciate any imput.

 

[armorer951]

You can give S&W Customer Service a call, 1-800-331-0852, and check with them about the loose, or "wiggly" barrel, as you called it. I may be wrong, but I don't think the aftermarket finish would void the warranty, unless in their judgement, the heat used to harden the aftermarket finish damaged the frame.

 

[adwjc]

You have a shrouded barrel there.
Is that a 342?

 

[s&wchad]

The barrel liner shouldn't loosen up. Swing the cylinder open and look under the barrel for a cracked frame.

If the liner did loosen up (strange, since the rifling twist should tighten it), you'll need to send it back to S&W to be tightened.

Either way, I'd phone S&W and send it in.

 

[kaaskop49]

You have a shrouded barrel there.
Is that a 342?

Tony, looks like my 342, which I matched against the photo. Looking VERY closely, I can see the Titanium (?) symbol on the sideplate. Stay safe, partner.

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103

 

[ridgewalker]

Sorry but I just have to say that is an ugly gun. Red with Ergo grips. Yuck.
And I wouldn't be shooting any gun with a wiggly barrel.
Send it in and while it's there see how much they charge for a black refinish.

 

[gwpercle]

When you have the gun in your rear pocket , make sure not to sit on it, the barrel-frame junction isn't the strongest part of a revolver and sitting on it might give it the wigglies.
Your gun gets my vote for the Ugly Gun of the Week Award.... I give it a 10 !
On the other hand , you don't have to worry about anyone stealing it , or not finding it if dropped in the grass....spot that bad boy easy.


Gary

 

[adwjc]

Tony, looks like my 342, which I matched against the photo. Looking VERY closely, I can see the Titanium (?) symbol on the sideplate. Stay safe, partner.

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103

Good eye, Kaaskop49
I thought the barrel shroud was familiar, I couldn't see the Titanium symbol.