Wondering if this is normal

[KevinS53190]

Noticed this crack or split in my shield 2.09mm wondering if this is normal.enclosed is a photo

 

[AlHunt]

Where is the crack supposed to be?

I see some marks but nothing that looks cracked. Though I feel comfortable saying a crack in your barrel would not be normal ...

 

[KevinS53190]

The split or crack is on the right side I think this new pic is better

 

[Racer X]

If there is in fact a crack, stop using it and contact S&W before you chamber another round. Great way to lose a hand to shrapnel.

 

[AlHunt]

The split or crack is on the right side I think this new pic is better

OK, I see the line you're talking about. Is it something new? From here it looks like a tool mark of some kind but with just a static picture it's hard to get a good read on it.

Does your fingernail catch in it? And can you see anything on the side like it's growing?

If there's actually an open gap of any kind there, it's definitely not normal. I'm surprised only one other has chimed in. This crowd usually loves a good forensic analysis.

 

[Jdavis]

I admit that my eyesight isn't as good as it once was but, I don't see a crack on the right side. I do see what appears to be a horizontal scratch on the left side. One thing that might help is a good cleaning then, take a picture using a pointer to indicate the crack in question.

 

[gwpercle]

Get a few close up's , with side angles and get them sharply in focus .
It's hard to tell things from small photo's on this side of the screen .
Gary

 

[KevinS53190]

Right where my finger is at is where it's either a split or crack. I noticed it yesterday after I shot some 124 gr through it. its not growing and i dont see any gaps..i was wondering what it could be as im new to owning a gun

 

[ContinentalOp]

Don't own a Shield, but I did a quick look on the Interwebs and that doesn't seem to be normal for Shield barrels, at least the ones I found.

I'd suggest e-mailing S&W customer service and attach all the photos you've taken and see what they say.

In the meantime, I'd also suggest being prudent and not shooting the gun until you get a response from S&W.

 

[Eric300]

Nothing to be concerned about. That's just the way it is from the factory. It isn't a crack/split of any kind. Just a high spot machined into the barrel lug. Here's a pic of my Shield 2.0 9mm barrel to ease your worries. No need to bother S&W, no need to get all concerned over something that isn't a problem....Go shootin'.

 

[Speedo2]

My 9mm Shield (1.0) does not have that machine mark:

 

[Babysitr]

My 1.0 9mm dont have it either.....

 

[1sailor]

Our Shield 45's looks just like that. Might be something new on the 2.0 models.

 

[gonerydin]

Looks like a 2.0 feature. My 1.0 doesn't have it either.


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[jbtrucker]

Can't remember which forum another M&P owner had the same mark. , think it was determined to be from machining and not problem

 

[KevinS53190]

Awesome thanks for helping and easing my worries.like I said I'm a new gun owner and thanks again everyone

 

[Model 10-8]

I have one

I have the same tool mark. There is a small indentation on the right side of the barrel it doesn't go into the bore. Mine is the 2.0 9mm.