Should we be that picky?

[Dirtlaw]

These days its not unusual to order a weapon instead of buying one that is already in stock. When it finally arrives, sometimes after a lengthy delay, how many of you would reject it if it had a small scratch or ding?

[Fastattack]

I returned a Savage once which had a hairline crack on the upper left part of the stock, opposite the bolt side. It was barely noticeable, but I didn't want it breaking off in the future. It slipped through quality control.

[DaveInOroValley]

Personally when I buy something new I would prefer it didn't have any blemishes.

[Strafer]

A while ago, I was shopping for a 12ga O/U and decided on a Browning Cynergy. Wild Sports in Orangevale (sadly now a 7/11 gas station) had a good price and several in stock. I went through all four but found issues w fit and finish on every one of them and they would not make any adjustments on price. I passed on them all. As it turns out, it was a good thing because I found a Citori Lightning Feather w 26"bbls at Sportsmans the next day. It had a tiny ding in the stock and they offered to cut 5% off the price. Glad I took them up on it bc it quickly became my favorite shotgun.

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[Sequencer60]

If I'm paying for a brand new firearm (which is all I buy now), it shouldn't have scratches or dings of ANY kind.

[Featureless]

A small scratch or ding that doesn't affect function is NOTHING. It's a firearm not a museum piece.

Like when some people buy a new truck the first thing they do is Rhinoliner to protect the bed from..........what?

It's a freaking TRUCK already.

[Dirtlaw]

A small scratch or ding that doesn't affect function is NOTHING. It's a firearm not a museum piece.

Like when some people buy a new truck the first thing they do is Rhinoliner to protect the bed from..........what?

It's a freaking TRUCK already.

That's quite true. As long as it doesn't affect performance or durability.

[Beelzy]

I bought a Colt Combat Elite and the beautiful Colt blue slide was marred on one side by oil that dried which was on the cheap plastic wrap. Nice little circles you could see almost too easily. I didn't send it back like most would have, I broke it in then sold it, to my regret.

[PartyBarge]

Super depends. If it's something I would do while using, I'd keep it. If it is super wonky and is obviously a mfg blem that a user couldn't do, I'd probably say something.

[Sequencer60]

A small scratch or ding that doesn't affect function is NOTHING. It's a firearm not a museum piece.

Like when some people buy a new truck the first thing they do is Rhinoliner to protect the bed from..........what?

It's a freaking TRUCK already.

You do you...I want to be the first person to put any scratches or dings on anything brand new that I purchase. Guns, trucks, appliances, whatever.

[Old Marine]

I went my fav LGS to buy some firearm related accessories, and spotted a Kimber Pro Carry II in the case. I asked to see itvand as I was handling it, I noticed it was pretty scratched up. So I made a joke that they should sell it to me for a good price rather put a beat up gun back in their case. We arrive at a number and he puts it back in the case. I asked what's going on, thought we had a deal. He smiles and says, we do, but you bought a brand new gun, so I am getting you a brand new gun.

I broke mine out of the plastic wrapimg bag.


And things like that is why Blue Collar Firearms is a fav among those in the inland empire.

Scratches, we don't need no stinkin scratches.

[Dirtlaw]

I went my fav LGS to buy some firearm related accessories, and spotted a Kimber Pro Carry II in the case. I asked to see itvand as I was handling it, I noticed it was pretty scratched up. So I made a joke that they should sell it to me for a good price rather put a beat up gun back in their case. We arrive at a number and he puts it back in the case. I asked what's going on, thought we had a deal. He smiles and says, we do, but you bought a brand new gun, so I am getting you a brand new gun.

I broke mine out of the plastic wrapimg bag.


And things like that is why Blue Collar Firearms is a fav among those in the inland empire.

Scratches, we don't need no stinkin scratches.

That is a story that makes you feel good.

[SilveradoColt21]

I would be picky, the vast majority of firearms aren't exactly considered cheap to most, you are dropping a good amount of money. I am pretty knit picky about my guns overall, the way I look at it is if someone is going to put some wear and tear or scratches on a gun then let it be me and not someone else .

[1911isGOAT]

Honestly it would depend on A: How significant the damage is, and B: How much did you spend on the thing/what type of gun is it. If it's not something collectable and will be a carry/range gun, I wouldn't care if it's just a small scratch or something. It'll acquire those anyways and it's really not worth the hassle of sending it back and waiting for a replacement over something so small.

[Big Chudungus]

I'd rather On-Line order a new gun rather than out of the LGS display, because who knows how many times its been dry fired or worst by junior grade employees, Junior's friends, etc after hours. I screwed up my 870 (I think) bending some of those flat thingys on a re-assemble learning exp.

To me dings on a new gun must mean lack of supervision and skill at all levels.
Don't they figure out ways to handle parts and secure in gig, etc so any ding is a rare event? I'd love to see what goes on on the factory floor. I've done building trade work and its perfectly normal to do 100s of high skill special installs of fragile items in a row.

Whats much worse is all the reports of new guns just not working. If QC is hard to do, at least put it through its paces with a few rds of diff ammo and limp-wristing etc. And if someone shows you a youtube of them loading factory ammo and gun not working that should be a new gun, not "Uh, I guess we'll try to fix it".