Broken gun, what would you do? POLL

[ShootSki]

OP

What are your thoughts about having a smith or a neighbor silver soldering the lug back onto the barrel????....

I like this idea and I'm all ears if you know somebody. I called a local smith I found online and he said he'd isn't know anyone that did this type of work. Buying a new barrel for everyday use seems like a good idea, but something in me wants to preserve the original parts.

[kmca]

I like this idea and I'm all ears if you know somebody. I called a local smith I found online and he said he'd isn't know anyone that did this type of work. Buying a new barrel for everyday use seems like a good idea, but something in me wants to preserve the original parts.

You do realize that by not disclosing the manufactuer, you're really tying the hands of those that are trying to help. If nothing else, we could possibly recommend a gunsmith that specializes in the work you want.

[Bt Doctur]

Listen , we`re not going to jump on you for buying a inferior product
but can probably find you a smith to repair it. Anybody who knows anything about brazing and silver soldering can repair it
WHAT MAKE AND MODEL

[bsg]

You're 60 days past the LGS warranty.

You're 40 years past the mfg warranty.

Go shopping for parts.

^^^ this.

[BOBGBA]

Looks like a remington to me.

[BOBGBA]

This is not the first gun I've purchased from LGS, and it would seem LGS might have some interest in investing in (a) our relationship lest it be the last becuase I have other options (b) my willingness to refer business (in any retail business referrals are huge). I'm not saying I need to be made whole, yes it was a used gun, but when I buy it at a dealer is it really unreasonable to expect fitness for purpose? Like he could say man that sucks, I really don't owe you anything, but I appreciate your business here's a $50 gift certificate towards your next purchase. Am I really a communist for having this expectation?

The LGS should just give you a lollipop and send you on your way and not care too much about losing your business or your almighty referrals.
Your expectations are way too high.

[Jonesy72]

you never know what issues you will inherit with a used gun.

look at it as an opportunity to upgrade

[Win231]

Contact the manufacturer & see what they say & how much it cost to repair. Probably not expensive.

[GlockN'Roll]

you never know what issues you will inherit with a used gun.

look at it as an opportunity to upgrade

This why I always buy new guns or expect a substantial reduction in price when buying used.

The LGS gave a 30 day warranty for a reason.

Buying anything used is always a gamble.

Sometime you win and sometimes your barrel breaks...

[CSACANNONEER]

With old guns you are lucky you did not get hurt with the malfunction. Unless there is obvious fraud or a statement was made to misrepresent the condition then it looks like a nice wall hanger to me unless you want to fix it. Just remember every other part has the same wear and tear on it and the next accident could be worse. Good luck

Uh, what does the age of the firearm have to do with not getting hurt? I've seen people severely injured by malfunctions from "new" guns. Sorry, but I'd rather own a gun with parts that have been tested and proven than a "new" gun that could have a flaw in the material. Just remember that brand new guns shooting factory ammo have blown up on people.

This why I always buy new guns or expect a substantial reduction in price when buying used.

The LGS gave a 30 day warranty for a reason.

Buying anything used is always a gamble.

Sometime you win and sometimes your barrel breaks...

I've had problems with new guns that ended up costing me several overnight shipping charges (more than the new parts were worth). I'd take a used gun over a new gun any day. I'm so glad that some people don't like to buy used guns. It keeps the demand (and prices) down a bit.

[Bt Doctur]

Did anyone try removing the barrel by prying up on the joint?Looks loks somebody hammered a chisel in there to separate it. Considering the barrel dosent move ,why the chatter marks ion the mag tube.

Make and Model Please

[Bt Doctur]

[ShootSki]

Did anyone try removing the barrel by prying up on the joint?Looks loks somebody hammered a chisel in there to separate it. Considering the barrel dosent move ,why the chatter marks ion the mag tube.

Make and Model Please

In the pic the barrel lug is closer toward the receiver than it would reside when attached to the barrel. It naturally sits on the far right edge of pic. The wear in in the bluing on the mag tube is from the action of the forend. It was a clean break, in that in the area you highlight any negative space on the lug remains as positive space on the barrel, but that doesn't show up so well in the pic.

[ShootSki]

The LGS should just give you a lollipop and send you on your way and not care too much about losing your business or your almighty referrals.
Your expectations are way too high.

Why would a businessman ignore the potential to collect future cash flows? Sounds to me like you are making this too emotional.

[GlockN'Roll]

Why would a businessman ignore the potential to collect future cash flows?

Sounds to me like you are making this too emotional.

I believe you are misunderstanding his statement.

He believes that you clearly have unreasonable expectations and that you over react to the consequences of bad purchase decisions.

Further, he believes that high maintenance customers such as yourself are likely to generate more trouble than repeat business...

After all, the 30 day warranty was not sufficient for you after the fact, although you clearly knew about it at the time of purchase...