Question about returns of defective firearms.

[Cohiba]

In all of the guns that I have purchased only two were defective. Both were Colt SAA, both had timing issues both were purchased a few years apart.

I called Colt, explained the issue, sent them to the factory. I guess I need to read the owmer's manual, I'm not sure when a warranty runs out and a gunsmith needs to fix the situation. Colt never told me to take it back to the place of purchase, just send it to them on my own.

I know Ruger gives...I think they do....a lifetime warranty. One exception is their Class III Ruger AC556. I was told a few years ago from a Ruger rep. that the factory quit making these guns back in the '70's. They are running out of parts...so no more factory work on that gun.

Thank goodness ...again...only two have gone "bad" as new. Older guns the oly issues usually were springs...quick fix.

Cohiba

 

[csgraff]

Well, I got a call just now from Sports World saying the Marlin is ready. Very surprised, as they told me Monday it would take 2-6 weeks. I did get notice yesterday from the BBB that the my complaint had been forwarded to Sports World.

I don't know if Sports World could actually even be aware of the complaint yet, or not. At any rate, if things are truly fixed, good as new, I will be appeased, I suppose. They did fast work, however, I will still have had to make two 130 mile round trips to Tulsa.
My wife is obligated to go to Tulsa tomorrow, anyway, but she cannot pick it up, only me. So I'll have to make the trip also.

At any rate, I thought it might be of interest to some.