Bent slide on NEW Springfield Loaded, Pics added

[KJH]

Just got my new 9mm loaded and the slide is BENT! One side is concave and the other convex. If you put a straight edge on it you can slide a credit card under the center. I'll get pics soon. Calling Springfield on Monday. Pic #3 shows the bow the best. I have not shot it. The bow is right at the roll mark. The barrel looks like it binds in the slide. I thought the gun was just tight, but the slide moves easy without the barrel installed.

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[Guns R Tools]

Maybe it was design to hug the body?

But, seriously, how did it pass the inpection from the factory.

[KJH]

Made in Brazil

[SJgunguy24]

Dude..............................That just blows goats.

SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MADE IN BRAZIL?????





Wow........sad once a strong American Company...........Thats all I have to say.

[devildog999]

That is sad

[gn3hz3ku1*]

Dude..............................That just blows goats.

SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MADE IN BRAZIL?????





Wow........sad once a strong American Company...........Thats all I have to say.

thats the original Armory.. the current SA is just by name... its been made in brazil for a whileeee

[QuarterBoreGunner]

I do believe they're assembled here; the major forgings are done in Brazil and have been for more than 10 years.

[milsurpshooter]

yeah thier made by imbel.......................FAL anyone?

[Greg-Dawg]

Did you dare shoot it?

[Kruzr]

The "modern Springfield Armory" 1911's have ALWAYS been made by Imbel in Brazil. When the Reese brothers joined their father's business in 1982 or 83, (he was the one who bought the rights to the name), they imported frames, slides and parts from Imbel and assembled the guns here. It's been quite a while now that the guns up through the Loaded models have been completely assembled in Brazil and imported complete.

The only guns that SA assembles here in the states are the guns that come from the Custom Shop. These are also the only guns they report as being manufactured in the US to the ATF.

[JDay]

Springfield XD? After shooting my new XD-45 I thought the slide looked a little crooked but I couldn't figure out. I thought it was just me.

The XD isn't even a SA design. Springfield bought the rights from HS Design in Croatia and promptly jacked up the price (used to be in the $300-$400 range). I would never waste my money on one. Did you know they had to change the finish on them in 2006 because of rusting problems?

[Slayer]

If you're going to buy "Made in Brazil" you might as well buy Taurus. Free NRA membership, lifetime guarantee, and cheeeeeeep.

[tankerman]

Why did you buy it if the slide was bent? Did you buy a gun sight unseen and if so, why didn't you inspect it before bringing it home?

That piece of garbage should have never come with you, bad move.

[KJH]

The bow is hard to see. I didn't notice until I took it apart. When I set the slide on the workbench it rocked side to side. Not really looking for a bent slide on a new gun. You need a straight edge to really see it. I'm sure it could happen anyone. Thanks for the post.

[anthonyca]

That sucks. I was going buy one of these at somepoint but the Brazil thing kinda turned me off to them. What are some good hand guns made 100% in the USA?