bamabiker
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What was the problem with the gun? You say a major problem, what was it?
What Would You Do?
- Thread starter Frizzman
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Well said beemerrider. I agree that there comes a time to let go of such things. It was not that big a deal in the scheme of things. I rarely get riled about much of anything anymore. I let this get under my skin and that is what I most regret. At this stage of life such things are of no importance. That's what happens when one lets objects become too important. I am too old to fall for that. A wise man said, and I paraphrase, writing a letter is a good way to get rid of anger as long as it goes directly in the wastebasket after it is written. Getting on the resentment path is an luxury that many of us can't afford.
The problem is skipping chambers when the trigger is pulled with any force in DA mode. How big of a problem it is in terms of repair I am not sure. Colt did let some lemons out of their factory in those days. If it is fixable and the cost isn't too severe I will have it fixed. I am on a fixed income and can't afford to put lots of money in this. It may get sold for parts or traded "as is" if anyone wants it. Or it may be just kept as a reminder that, "Easy does it". Thanks for all the good responses.
The problem is skipping chambers when the trigger is pulled with any force in DA mode. How big of a problem it is in terms of repair I am not sure. Colt did let some lemons out of their factory in those days. If it is fixable and the cost isn't too severe I will have it fixed. I am on a fixed income and can't afford to put lots of money in this. It may get sold for parts or traded "as is" if anyone wants it. Or it may be just kept as a reminder that, "Easy does it". Thanks for all the good responses.
I've bought about 20 guns off the net and generally had good experiences. Most were good deals, a few were in better condition than expected, then there were two or three that I was not real happy with. One was listed at 95% condition and it would be lucky to be 83%, but I got the gun cheap so I didn't complain. A M-28 I bought for $390 would drag on one chamber after several rounds so I traded it and made money on the trade. The worst was a M-15 that I got for a low price but it looked like it had been dragged behind a truck for 90 miles. It didn't look too bad in the pictures because it had been refinished with some do-it-yourself product. The hammer was chipped the rear sight mangled, and I traded it right away and took about a 50 dollar loss.
m657
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Frizzman: I see the point, both of them actually...While I'd feel much as you do, I'd use this as an object lesson on how *I* need to modify my own business practices.
Years ago I sold a safe-queen revolver I'd bought brand new and only put about 100 rounds through in all the years I'd had it. The *collector* that gave me a fair price for it 4 months after his purchase (after similar story to yours-health issues, out of town, etc) told me about a slight imperfection in the bore I'd never observed before. He admitted to cleaning it meticulously, and using a high-end bore scope to find the small flaw.
I had him return it to me less freight both ways. It was in better shape than when I sent it to him....he was meticulous and obsessive, and cleaned it to museum-quality standards.
I was wondering what to do with it. Someone offered me 50% more than the previous buyer. I came out OK on the deal after all.
Years ago I sold a safe-queen revolver I'd bought brand new and only put about 100 rounds through in all the years I'd had it. The *collector* that gave me a fair price for it 4 months after his purchase (after similar story to yours-health issues, out of town, etc) told me about a slight imperfection in the bore I'd never observed before. He admitted to cleaning it meticulously, and using a high-end bore scope to find the small flaw.
I had him return it to me less freight both ways. It was in better shape than when I sent it to him....he was meticulous and obsessive, and cleaned it to museum-quality standards.
I was wondering what to do with it. Someone offered me 50% more than the previous buyer. I came out OK on the deal after all.
marine2541
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I don't doubt your honesty about the time lapse between the trade and your discovering the problem. You do have to understand, however, how this might be preceived by the other party. In the sceme of things, $100.00 for a gun you want isn't the worse thing that could happen. I'd let it go and just chalk it up to tution to the school of hard knocks. I'd worry more about getting yourself healthy, and fretting over a "C" note can't be good for your health.
