Scary moment at the range this morning

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Please excuse me if I sounded antagonistic. But, I have never heard--in over 34 years of shooting--a gun store that would replace a gun that failed in that fashion.

I am not saying that they don't exist; just that I have never heard of it happening.

I know that I would have been on the phone post haste to Smith and Wesson to say what they had to say. Has S&W been contacted about it?
 
Please excuse me if I sounded antagonistic. But, I have never heard--in over 34 years of shooting--a gun store that would replace a gun that failed in that fashion.
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Let's see. In your (and my) home state there is "Gun Town USA" and "Wade's Gunshop" both of which i have personally returned or personally know someone who has returned defective firearms for a full refund. Those are the only two that i've tried it at as well.

Based on dealings in the past with the staff at Stan's in lake city i can also say with confidence that they would also take returns of NEW defective firearms.
 
Indeed. I stand corrected, and am preparing a feast of crow, well steamed and seasoned with beak and feathers. Ummm.....tasty!

Seriously, where is Gun Town? I haven't been there yet.
 
It's in southern Everett (north Lynnwood?) on highway 99.

Heres their website www.guntown.com not the best prices in the world but they have had top notch customer service when i've gone there. It looks like they might be going out of buisiness so now is good time to make deals on what they have in the store i would imagine. (although since this whole sub-topic has been about returning firearms you probably won't be able to do that when they close).

Nothing wrong with crow. If i had a nickle for everytime i was wrong about something I'd be a rich man.
 
Actually I would consider Guntown to be right in the middle of Lynnwood.

It will be strange if they are going out of business. :confused: They just moved into the new building a few months ago. I was just in there last week. I guess I'll have to drop in there tomorrow since they're just about 3 miles up the road from me.



By the way, I'll wager that Ka-Boomed S&W cost a few nickles more than $900.
I think any reputable shop would take it back since the barrel and cylinder look to be just fine. Only the frame shows any damage. That would rule out an ammunition malfunction which would mean it's a manufacturing problem.
 
I thought it was weird that they were closing too. I saw it on their website (check it out). I don't know if ownership is being transferred or what. If they go away completely im gonna be sad. They are pretty nice guys who always seem to have patience with my stupid questions.
 
There do seem to know their stuff there. I have noticed that the more money you spend the nicer they become. There are some other local shops that are just as nice but seem to have a higher BS quotient.
 
I had a Smith & Wesson 296 blow up with factory .44 special ammo. If anyone can post pics I'd be happy to share them. S&W replaced the gun. I won't shoot a non steel cylindered revolver anymore.
 
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