I agree that it's not too bad. I know myself though. It bugs me. My call to S&W was just to see what they thought and apparently they concurred with my observation based on my pictures.
Should I be upset?
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I agree that it's not too bad. I know myself though. It bugs me. My call to S&W was just to see what they thought and apparently they concurred with my observation based on my pictures.
The reason I updated this topic is to share how Smith and Wesson is handling my situation. I think people who own new and used Smiths will be happy to know that Smith and Wesson backs their products, new or used. I think it is a good business practice on Smith and Wesson's part to do so.
Saying that I vigorously demanded is a mischaracterization. At no time did I demand anything from Smith and Wesson. My persistence in calling was to discuss the returned revolver which appeared to contradict their reason for providing me a label. If at any time during the conversation, I was told the warranty did not extend to me, I would have been fine with that.
It appears to me that, despite Smith and Wesson's official warranty policy, their practice is to not request a proof purchase to confirm original buyer status. Illegal? There are no laws involved here; just company policies and practice.
Saying that I vigorously demanded is a mischaracterization. At no time did I demand anything from Smith and Wesson. My persistence in calling was to discuss the returned revolver which appeared to contradict their reason for providing me a label. If at any time during the conversation, I was told the warranty did not extend to me, I would have been fine with that.
It appears to me that, despite Smith and Wesson's official warranty policy, their practice is to not request a proof purchase to confirm original buyer status. Illegal? There are no laws involved here; just company policies and practice.
I hope this all goes to your satisfaction. I am, have been, pretty particular about my guns, but this revolver would not have bothered me much. I have had similar ones before, and would say to myself that I wish the sight would be centered when set to POA, but that's as far as it went.
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Me either.
There are millions of illegal aliens coming into the United States that are not eligible for entitlements but swindle themselves into these programs by simply not disclosing their status. We can discuss semantics if you vigorously demanded the repair but for me the repeated request is constituting a vigorous request. I honestly see little difference in the fraudulent repair request that you have asked from S&W, despite knowing fully well that you are not entitled to it and aren't covered by the warranty, and the illegals abusing our social system. I am glad that I do not need to dig up my purchasing receipts for warranty repair but that S&W still uses a system of trusting in people's honesty. I would not think about demanding a service through obvious fraud and then post on the internet about it, either.
Besides, you bought the gun used and should take up any issue with the vendor, not the manufacturer.
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I have seen many posts about used guns that have been purchased and then after the gun has been transferred a problem is found and the new owner expects to be treated a the original owner. I’m not arguing that point at all. I wonder if in your buying/purchase if you inspected the gun using a good process? I mean when I buy a used revolver;
- Check for general fit finish, pitting, etc.
- check the crane fit
- check each chamber fo lock up and timing
- Check the crown
- Check the parts to make sure they are original
- Check cyl
End play
Side play
Tightness
- Crane to frame fit
- Remove the grips to inspect there - if they don’t let me I walk
- Check both SA and DA trigger for pull and smoothness
- I check screw heads for buggering. I I find any I check Inside. If the
don’t let me I walk.
- I check the sights for alignment
- Generally good, I buy, not I pass.
Just an idea to try out.
- Check for general fit finish, pitting, etc.
- check the crane fit
- check each chamber fo lock up and timing
- Check the crown
- Check the parts to make sure they are original
- Check cyl
End play
Side play
Tightness
- Crane to frame fit
- Remove the grips to inspect there - if they don’t let me I walk
- Check both SA and DA trigger for pull and smoothness
- I check screw heads for buggering. I I find any I check Inside. If the
don’t let me I walk.
- I check the sights for alignment
- Generally good, I buy, not I pass.
Just an idea to try out.
Glad we could help. I too, sometimes need some outside/opinions and assistance as well. I too carry my "N-Frame" everyday at some part in the day if not most of the day. My wife asked me the other night if I was going to wear my M629-5 to bed... Of which I replied, "Why, you wanna get kinky..." I got "that-look" which shut that down; but it was worth saying enough for "that-look" in retrospec for fun and giggles just to be funny.
Keep that Revo and enjoy shooting and carrying the snot out of it. I love my N-Frame (Midgets) as I call them, All chambered in .44Spec/Mag. They have become my favorite hand held firearms outpacing even my beloved 4" barreled "Commander" M1911's as of recent!
As much as I love a Commander 1911 (and I do), to me, a short barreled N frame is so much better looking.
I don't blame you.
