HighRoadRover
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I don't think it is a crack; there does not appear to be anything in the design or action of the part that would "crack" that little tab.
It looks (to me) like it might be a stamped part, which would be less likely to be cracked, more likely to be scratched or marked during stamping.
Whichever, the part looks replaceable with no degradation to the gun itself. I would say shoot it and enjoy but check it often, and send back to S&W if it shows any change or, of course, if it breaks off.
It looks (to me) like it might be a stamped part, which would be less likely to be cracked, more likely to be scratched or marked during stamping.
Whichever, the part looks replaceable with no degradation to the gun itself. I would say shoot it and enjoy but check it often, and send back to S&W if it shows any change or, of course, if it breaks off.