Velobard wrote: So what are you going to do with another 500 rounds of ammo you don't want to use?
Quite honestly, I don't know what I'll do with it. I'm really leery now.
John Blaze: Why anyone would want to spend a lot of money on an expensive gun like a Kimber or a Bushmaster AR15, and then go cheap on the ammo is beyond me.
I can answer that. It's because I didn't know better, but should have recalled the age old wisdom: "You get what you pay for..." One thing's for sure, I've learned.... the hard way.
Evan Price:And yes, I read the whole post. Especially where you consulted with your friend the attorney before anybody had a chance to get back to you.
Evan, I really wish you'd let go of the notion that I "consulted" my lawyer friend. Had you been party to the email dialogue you wouldn't be drawing conclusions. In actuality, my friend (who happens to be a lawyer) was on the squad. He was two shooters down from me when the round blew up. Later that afternoon, and after I'd contacted Midway, we were discussing what occurred, and the ramifications from a legal perspective. At no time was real consideration given to legal action. It was more an academic discussion. In fact, what I didn't understand is how Midway had any culpability, and quite frankly, am surprised the way the tort law works. For me, it's counter-intuitive. Anyway, I
did take the position that
if a remedy couldn't be reached, I would explore legal alternatives - I mean, gee whiz, my 1.5 month old pistol just blew up. That being said, Wolf personnel really stepped up, and also, I think it speaks very highly of Midway that they'd contacted Wolf on my behalf. In a world of call centers in India and voice menus, it was very refreshing to have real people answer who could assist me. Midway is first class and Wolf personnel were very interested in resolution.
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So, now I'll wait for word from Kimber on whether it can be fixed, or needs to be replaced.
