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As others have mentioned whien presenting their first post, I am hoping I am doing this according to the protocol.
On Wednesday of this last week I purchased a new S&W Bodyguard at a Sporting Goods store. I was in thie market for a Bodyguard .38 and while at the store the manager of the gun desk brought onie out brand new and freshh off the truck. I bought a box of Hornady rounds for the weapon fore carryiing and also purchased a box of Winchester steel jacketed 38 rounds for practice. I oiled the new pistol and headed for the gravel pit for a trial of that pistol a coupoe of hours after purchasing.
I fired the first 10 or 12 rounds of the target ammo at a target but was disappointed when the trigger jammed to the rear. releasing the trigger or significantly increasing trigger pressure sometimes would allow the revolver to fire while other attempts might not. It seemed to me that the cylinder was finding its appropriate position before failing but quite frankly maybe it was not.
Naturally, I was very disappointed with my newly purchased S&W Bodyguard. I prompltly called the Sporting goods store (Dunhams) and was told by the manager all sales were final and they would send the gun in fore me but the matter was now between myself and S & W. Still my first day of ownership I refused the offer from the store and called S&W to report the incident. He emailed me a fedex prpaid label and told me to call for a pickup. The gun is on it's way to the factory.
I told thie company that I wanted a new weapon or my amoney back because I can't trust the bodyguard. I know it's a mechanical device but I carried a Model 19 Smith for several years as I am a former State Trooper and never doubted that model 19.
I am interested in any observations about my troubles. Do you suppose S &W will refund my money so I can buiy something like a model 62 or anything but another polymer model.
Thanks for any comments..
shooter1240
On Wednesday of this last week I purchased a new S&W Bodyguard at a Sporting Goods store. I was in thie market for a Bodyguard .38 and while at the store the manager of the gun desk brought onie out brand new and freshh off the truck. I bought a box of Hornady rounds for the weapon fore carryiing and also purchased a box of Winchester steel jacketed 38 rounds for practice. I oiled the new pistol and headed for the gravel pit for a trial of that pistol a coupoe of hours after purchasing.
I fired the first 10 or 12 rounds of the target ammo at a target but was disappointed when the trigger jammed to the rear. releasing the trigger or significantly increasing trigger pressure sometimes would allow the revolver to fire while other attempts might not. It seemed to me that the cylinder was finding its appropriate position before failing but quite frankly maybe it was not.
Naturally, I was very disappointed with my newly purchased S&W Bodyguard. I prompltly called the Sporting goods store (Dunhams) and was told by the manager all sales were final and they would send the gun in fore me but the matter was now between myself and S & W. Still my first day of ownership I refused the offer from the store and called S&W to report the incident. He emailed me a fedex prpaid label and told me to call for a pickup. The gun is on it's way to the factory.
I told thie company that I wanted a new weapon or my amoney back because I can't trust the bodyguard. I know it's a mechanical device but I carried a Model 19 Smith for several years as I am a former State Trooper and never doubted that model 19.
I am interested in any observations about my troubles. Do you suppose S &W will refund my money so I can buiy something like a model 62 or anything but another polymer model.
Thanks for any comments..
shooter1240
