Smith won't ship weapon back to me..

midias · #51 06-24-2013, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by telero

Possibly not. If the state law is particularly restrictive, it may not be possible to get a replacement. Is there an actual registry in New York where the serial number has been recorded with the state?

There is now. Everyone needs to be registered by next April and no more assault weapons like the 15-22.

telero · #52 06-24-2013, 05:08 PM

You could possibly have it shipped to yourself in another state, but you'd probably have to keep it outside of NY as well. If it broke and you didn't want to be out the money, you could maybe have it shipped to another state to an FFL and have them sell it on consignment. If you're not willing to leave NY over it I can't think of any good alternatives. Maybe relatives outside the state...?

This is getting a little off topic, so to bring it back a little, I'll say that I would guess that S&W would do whatever they could within their power to take care of and help accommodate you.

cbrobertson · #53 06-27-2013, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 13bentarm

I had to send my brand new weapon in because the buffer tube broke while extending the Magpul stock. S&W called and said the weapon is fixed but they had to replace the reciever which gave it a new serial number. Now they won't send it back to me, they insist on sending it to a licensed dealer who wants to charge me a $35.00 transaction fee. I know it's not a ton of money but come on man, at least suck up the dealer charge S&W.

That licensed "dealer" is a crook. $35.00 to transfer a firearm is absurd. I have had many guns transferred and the absolute most is ONE that charged $25.00, the other 15 or more was $20.00 spanning 6 different storefront dealers. It takes 10 minutes to do a NIC's check and record book entry.