It's not the end of the world, but I have recently acquired a used Davidson's special which is in need of some work. Reading the fine print on the Davidson's website indicates the warranty is first owner only within a specific time frame. I'm probably the first to fill out the warranty but certainly not the original owner.
Not being a gunsmith and somewhat dangerous with a dremel, it would sure come in handy and I was wondering if anybody has had any experience with their flexibility on that, or lack there of. Worst case, I might fall back on the actual manufacturer to see if I can't get some repairs out of them, but it would be nice if Davidson's had some leeway concerning their customer service in the warranty area.
Anybody have any experience in this area?
The sentences I made bold is of importance for a few reasons in this post.
The warranty 'card' can be filled out on line so dont assume that just because the card is there that the warranty wasnt registered.
If they were "flexible" they would offer an unlimited warranty. It is entirely unreasonable to expect Davidsons to repair or replace a firearm when you are not the actual purchaser.
He doesnt 'expect' them to do anything. He says "but it would be nice if Davidson's had some leeway ..."
Wht part of the warranty did you not understand?
He understands it fine. He's asking if there is leeway outside of what is written.
Attempting to deceive Davidsons is fraud.....and that sir, isn't High Road.
He made no indication he was going to. Again, he's asking if there is leeway betond what is written. Jumping ... leaping... to that conclusion is a bit of an unjustifiable accusation.
Remember, Davidson's didn't manufacture the gun and their warranty is something they provide for their customers. So, are you a customer?
It really doesnt seem that he needs to be reminded as he clearly stated:
1) "..... I have recently acquired a used Davidson's special ..."
2) "Worst case, I might fall back on the actual manufacturer to see if I can't get some repairs out of them...."
You made a bad purchase.
You are not the original Davidson's direct owner.
You are looking for justification to commit fraud by registering the gun as a Davidson's original purchaser, when you were not,
You can split hairs all that you want to, but you are looking to fraudulently get your bad gun fixed with someone dollars other than yours.
Since you believe that you have been cheated, now you want to cheat Davidson's in turn.
Yea, one good screwing deserves another. What a great philosophy!
1) He acknolwedged that in the first post.
2) No he isnt. He's asking if anyone knows if there is leeway in their warranty.
3) No he's not. You are also leaping to conslusions and being accusatory.
4) No he isnt. He's asking if there is leeway in their policy. If he was looking to 'cheat' Davidsons he would have wrote what he did.
5) No. Terrible philosophy. He asking about if they are known to have leeway in their policy; not asking how to 'cheat'.
There are a few gun mfg's that have leeway on their warranty.
S&W is limited to the original purchaser. Yet many times, people on this site say they had things fixed for free by them when they werent the original buyer. And many many times people people say to contact S&W even though they know the poster isnt the original owner.
Ruger doesnt have a warranty at all. Yet many times people say "send it to Ruger, they'll probably make it right". And they often do even when its not the original buyer.
Both cases show that the poicies have been deviated in favor of the owner.
Thats called leeway.
Thats what the OP is asking about.
Way to inappropriately jump all over the OP and accuse him.
Way to not read his post accurately and insert negative spin into it.
Way to jump to conclusions.
Way to be not High Road.
Oh... to the OP. No I dont have any experience with Davidson warranty.
If fact, my ffl says he fills out the warranty for me - online.
Because of this thread, 2 business days ago I tried to look up on their site to see if I could figure out a way to make sure he did.
The site says it has to filled out in 30 Days. I did some online searches and it appears that Davidson has given leeway to original owners who did not fill out the warranty with-in 30 days. I'm not saying they did 100% of the time though.
So being worried... I sent them an e-mail to see if mine are registered and if not, could I now. I have yet to get an answer.