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The experts will chime in but typically cracks are much less of a concern with modern fluid steel barrels than with Damascus or twist barrels. A visual inspection and measurements by a qualified smith for bulges, deep pitting and any imperfections in the metal combined with the use of reasonable loads should put your mind at ease.
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