Doesn't anyone realize that you have the right to inspect a firearm for flaws & proper function before filling out the 4473 & taking possession? That is just proper etiquette for pretty much every gun shop I've been to in my 38 yrs of shooting.


Now as far as muzzle crowns are concerned. The main reason why barrels on modern firearms are "crowned" is to protect the rifling from damage. This tiny little nick is on the top of the crown, which is nowhere near the rifling. The crown done it's intended purpose. The only way a firearm can cause inaccuracy is only if the rifling was nicked or damaged in some way. And even then, it would have to be very significant damage to notice any inaccuracy issues at average pistol shooting distances of 7-25 yards.