Barrel Cant S&W M&P 340

[Tamara]

The evidence suggests it's wishful thinking to believe that mechanical design will reliably accomplish the hoped-for result, especially when parts are made of aluminum (even doped with a little Sc). I could write a paragraph about ways it could go wrong, but people who actually work on things with wrenches don't need that.

Thank you for the drawing. I'm sure the people who haven't seen the actual parts will appreciate it.

[J0hnny]

Thank you for sharing this image

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The evidence suggests it's wishful thinking to believe that mechanical design will reliably accomplish the hoped-for result, especially when parts are made of aluminum (even doped with a little Sc). I could write a paragraph about ways it could go wrong, but people who actually work on things with wrenches don't need that.

Now I’m thinking your solution is better than sending it in

My M69 was canted and I created a set of levers out of 2x4 lumber and turned it. Kinda lame, but I am to the point where I try to deal with things I can without being g mad.

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[mmc45414]

Do some research, you really need to support the frame with a lightweight gun.

Can elaborate more later, there is a thread you might be able to fund where I showed how I braced it.

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[mmc45414]

Can elaborate more later, there is a thread you might be able to fund where I showed how I braced it.

Here is the thread I posted in:
https://pistol-forum.com/showthread....EW-(Poor-Q-C-)

[Hambo]

I could write a paragraph about ways it could go wrong

And a line about how it could go right. The best way to do this would be DW style with a forward bushing, but it probably adds another dollar to production cost.

[J0hnny]

Thanks for the link. With QC issues like this maybe I don’t need a S&W in my life

Here is the thread I posted in:
https://pistol-forum.com/showthread....EW-(Poor-Q-C-)

[Otaku.edc]

Thanks for posting this. Looking into getting a pocket gun as well and the 340 is on the short list. 🔥🙏

[Chuck Whitlock]

When Smith went to two-piece barrels early this millennium, it was one of the first times they did something that upped the parts count (and presumably also upped manufacturing time and cost by a slight amount) but should eliminate the possibility of improperly clocked barrels since the shroud with the sight on it is not only not threaded on, but features a lug on the frame face that mates up to a corresponding mortise on the shroud.

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The evidence suggests it's wishful thinking to believe that mechanical design will reliably accomplish the hoped-for result, especially when parts are made of aluminum (even doped with a little Sc). I could write a paragraph about ways it could go wrong, but people who actually work on things with wrenches don't need that.

And a line about how it could go right. The best way to do this would be DW style with a forward bushing, but it probably adds another dollar to production cost.

I was going to say that the Dan Wesson revolvers didn't seem to have an issue.