[BoomStick82]

So, I know that GLOCK will sell parts to individuals, are there any other companies that have this policy? I have heard that Springfield and Ruger do NOT sell parts. I guess I am mostly concerned with EAA, Rock Island Armory, and Smith & Wesson.

Thanks,
BoomStick82

[Falconeer]

I know Sig will sell parts, either in kits (which include the decocking lever spring, slide catch lever spring, trigger bar spring, recoil spring, slide pins and grip screws) or individually. They even give a C&R discount. :) You can also get original Sig parts at Brownells or MidwayUSA.

When buying used Sigs I like to buy the kit, do a detail strip and clean, and replace everything.

[treeprof]

I've bought various springs and pins for my Ruger .22's direct from them.

[Old Fuff]

The problem is lawyers...

Manufacturers "restrict" the sale of some parts because if they are incorrectly installed, and/or fitted an unsafe condition may occur. Then if something goes wrong and someone is injured or killed it's lawsuit time, and of course the gun maker is the likely target because they, or their insurance company, have the most money. To protect their clients, the company lawyers insist on a very restrictive polcy concerning parts sales. Some more then others.

[BoomStick82]

I understand that laws could be a huge part of the problem. And I agree that certain things do require a gunsmith's skills. But it would be nice to be able to have the spares just in case.

[MD_Willington]

S&W sells individual parts... 1-800-331-0852 ext. 2905

MD

[TX1911fan]

Old Fuff, the problem is not lawyers, the problem is lawyer's clients. People buy parts, install them wrong, get hurt, want money, so they sue. A lawyer is just a tool.

Lawyers don't sue people, people sue people:neener:

[Old Fuff]

Lawyers don't sue people, people sue people

Ah... but lawyers encourage and support the whole process. :neener:

[lee n. field]

I have heard that Springfield and Ruger do NOT sell parts.

Ruger will in fact sell parts to individuals. Not all parts -- some they insist that the Ruger factory install.