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Just took possession of a brand new, never shot, in the box, Springfield Armory .45 Operator from a private party out of state. The front sight is slightly leaning to the left. The warranty card and all the paperwork for the gun is in the box. I read on SA's websight that they warranty only to the initial retail purchaser. Does anyone know if SA budges at all on that policy or would I be better off seeking a local smith to straighten it out? I'm in the SF bay and I'm sure there are some qualified smiths here but I don't know any.
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SA has great customer service. As far as I know if you give them a call and explain the problem they will take care if you -
SA warranties the gun period. Doesn't matter if your the first or 10th owner.Comment
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Thanks all for your input. Much appreciated.sigpic
"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms."
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Send her home!!!!WTB: S&W 617 4" 10 shot Pre-LockComment
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Or get a replacement Dawson or Warren sight. Easily installed if you have a padded vise, a hammer and a 1/16 punch. Dawson provides the drift tool to safety remove the stock sight and drift in the new one. I've replaced 3 sights on my Springfields (the .125 stock sights are too wide). No dings on my slides. You might need a file to fit the sight to the dovetail. Once in...nice.Larry Renner
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Called SA this morning. Expected resistance but to my pleasent surprise they were very courteous and said they would honor the warranty. Trish sent me a prepaid Fedex email R/A, said to ship her back the slide, and that they'll make it right, no muss no fuss.
Now that's the kind of customer service I like!
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"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms."
-Thomas JeffersonComment
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No one, that I know of, can beat SA customer service. My personal experience has been similar, and everything I have read has reported the same...Called SA this morning. Expected resistance but to my pleasent surprise they were very courteous and said they would honor the warranty. Trish sent me a prepaid Fedex email R/A, said to ship her back the slide, and that they'll make it right, no muss no fuss.
Now that's the kind of customer service I like!My Opinion - Worth What You Paid For It...
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