I don't know about where you're from, but you can't get arrested in Missouri for not paying your rent . . .
Edit: Seems like one of the reasons we broke from merry old England . . .
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Did my gunsmith break my 15-22 Pistol
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I don't know about where you're from, but you can't get arrested in Missouri for not paying your rent . . .
Edit: Seems like one of the reasons we broke from merry old England . . .
I think charge is breech of contract and you will get hauled in and have to go to court again. Not jailed.
It's not a charge. And no warrant. You can ignore it if you want, and if there's not valid service, you can't get a judgment.
And despite your original post, there's no chance you're getting arrested . . .
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RobertJ.
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Hey! My Dremel cost a little more than 7 bucks, so...
Kp321
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We all agree that the smith didn't do his job properly. On a rifle, the barrel can be clamped properly but not on a pistol. Taticool makes a reaction bar that backs up the barrel without putting any stress on the upper receiver. It is a very good investment for all 15-22 owners and especially smiths.
Since the damage has been done, there are several repair methods available; 1)a new upper receiver which is a $15.00 part when in stock, 2)get things lined up and retighten the nut (works surprisingly well in my experience), or 3)rebuild the damaged area of the receiver with epoxy.
Since the damage has been done, there are several repair methods available; 1)a new upper receiver which is a $15.00 part when in stock, 2)get things lined up and retighten the nut (works surprisingly well in my experience), or 3)rebuild the damaged area of the receiver with epoxy.
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I appreciate all the responses and the banter.
Here's an update:
I tried calling the shop to ask to speak with the owner to no avail. I was given his email and sent the explanation of what happened and gave several forms of contact so we could come up with a resolution. Never received an email, call or text… nothing. The gunsmith that broke it suggested I "Sell it online to someone unsuspecting and then come buy something from them". - Can't make this **** up. Unreal.
I called S&W and explained what happened and I guess they felt bad for me because they offered to send me an express shipping label and said they would take care of it. They didn't clarify wether I would have to pay for it or it would be "warrantied" but I'm hoping for the latter since they didn't make me pay to ship it back which is their policy to credit the cost after it has been deemed a warranty service. He agreed the gunsmith was in the wrong and improperly torqued on the barrel without it being in a vice. I shipped it out this past Wednesday and put a note in the box thanking them for fixing it and asked them to leave the flash hider off/loose. So we'll see what happens next and I'll keep ya'll in the loop.
On a side note as I was boxing up the gun I went to double check the chamber was empty and upon releasing the charging handle I noticed the bolt wouldn't close all the way. I'm assuming the gunsmith had something to do with this as well.
I'm grateful S&W is taking care of it and looking forward to getting it back.
Here's an update:
I tried calling the shop to ask to speak with the owner to no avail. I was given his email and sent the explanation of what happened and gave several forms of contact so we could come up with a resolution. Never received an email, call or text… nothing. The gunsmith that broke it suggested I "Sell it online to someone unsuspecting and then come buy something from them". - Can't make this **** up. Unreal.
I called S&W and explained what happened and I guess they felt bad for me because they offered to send me an express shipping label and said they would take care of it. They didn't clarify wether I would have to pay for it or it would be "warrantied" but I'm hoping for the latter since they didn't make me pay to ship it back which is their policy to credit the cost after it has been deemed a warranty service. He agreed the gunsmith was in the wrong and improperly torqued on the barrel without it being in a vice. I shipped it out this past Wednesday and put a note in the box thanking them for fixing it and asked them to leave the flash hider off/loose. So we'll see what happens next and I'll keep ya'll in the loop.
On a side note as I was boxing up the gun I went to double check the chamber was empty and upon releasing the charging handle I noticed the bolt wouldn't close all the way. I'm assuming the gunsmith had something to do with this as well.
I'm grateful S&W is taking care of it and looking forward to getting it back.
Baltimoreed11754
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Your 'smith' [and I use that term lightly] is a real piece of work. Glad S&W is going to work with you.
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Does this so called gunsmith have a brick and mortar place or work out of his house/ garage? Social media can be your friend and sure All your gun buddies will know what happened.
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It's a legit store but also is located in the basement of the house. So all brick and no mortar? Or all mortar and no brick?
I had gone through them in the past for silencer shop transfers and they seemed knowledgeable in conversation and their "gunsmith" bench is in plain sight and they were always tinkering with something back there. They wouldn't be my first choice to have anything serious done but I figured they'd get the fh off without breaking the gun but man was I wrong.
I don't use social media (other than a few firearm forums) but my inner circle of friends & firearm/nfa enthusiasts are well aware to steer clear.
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Know what you mean, this and a few other gun/ militaria forums are my only " social media". " Places" like this shop leave a "bad taste" in lots of guys mouths..
Newhouse
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Did you get your pistol back from S&W and did thye say what was broken?
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So not only incompetent, but dishonest as well.
Inquiring minds need to know !
