I have a friend who owns several Wilson pistols. He recently had to send his supergrade back to Wilson for a feeding problem. Service was excellent and he got the gun back in short order. Went to the range (indoor) to wring it out. He fired an entire box of Magnum brand factory new 230gr. ball ammo. He then switched to whatever brand of defense ammo Wilson is currently recommending and on the third or fourth round, out of the first magazine, the barrel and slide split and the slide locked in place.
Only two things I can think of that would cause this type of catastrophic failure; 1.Plugged barrel from a squib round. 2.Factory ammo with 2 or 3 charges of powder.
Wondering if anyone may have additional theories?? Any similar experiences with Wilson pistols??
The barrel split in to three sections, longitudinally (not able to get the slide off so do not know how far down the barrel the split continues, but it is certainly split at the crown), and the slide split just to the left of the front sight, as you are facing the muzzle.
Any enlightenment/comments will be most welcome.
Gary
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