Need help fast!

[tpaw]

For the second time, I took my S&W Model 340 PD Revolver (357) to the range, and for the second time, I was hit on the left side of my face with a sliver of metal to the point of which it drew blood! Good thing I wear safety glasses! During each event, I fired about 10 to 15 rounds and then I'd get hit with the sliver of metal. I believe it's called sheering? I am using proper ammo, no reloads or cheap ammo. What's going on!!!!
I don't even want to fire this thing any more!!!
Any advice would be greatly appreciated...............

 

[ChuckB]

It sounds like the timing is off, so a sliver of bullet shears off as it hits the barrel, spits out, and could conceivably blind you (w/o safety glasses, which you always wear!). The gun needs service before you shoot it again. How old is it, BTW?

Chuck

 

[tpaw]

ChuckB asks:

How old is it, BTW?

Brand new. Only has about 25 or 30 rounds through it.

 

[orionengnr]

Contact S&W Monday. They will pay shipping both ways and will fix it right, first time. Their Customer Service is legendary for a reason. Yes, I have used it, and it lives up to it's billing.

 

[tpaw]

My next move will be to call S&W Monday morning and see what they say. Thanks for all your responses guys. You have been very supportive and helpful.

 

[Freedomv]

It may be that the factory shipped another revolver with out the forcing cone machined in the barrel. It has been known to happen and I have a 25-2 that didn't have it.
It would be interesting to know what the problem is and it's fix.

Vern

 

[chris in va]

Pictures, pictures!