The Goose
Member
Two days ago I purchased a brand new S&W revolver. I was planning on taking it to the range today so this AM I decided to give it a light cleaning which I always do for any new gun. I ran a clean patch with a few drops of solvent on it through the barrel and it came out black, I mean really black. So I did the same on the cylinder chambers and all six came out black. I then proceeded to thoroughly clean the gun, which was a chore.
Now I have purchased dozens of new handguns and I have never had this happen. This gun had been fired and more then just a test firing. Looking closely I can now see a turning line on the cylinder. ***!
So my question to you all, is what should I do? Is this worth getting upset about? Certainly I am going to tell the shop owner about it, but what, if anything, should I expect. Is this common? Would you just let it go or gear up for a fight?
I really like the gun and it appears to be in otherwise perfect working order. Still, a part of me is annoyed. Shouldn’t new mean new? Your thoughts are welcome. Thank you.
Now I have purchased dozens of new handguns and I have never had this happen. This gun had been fired and more then just a test firing. Looking closely I can now see a turning line on the cylinder. ***!
So my question to you all, is what should I do? Is this worth getting upset about? Certainly I am going to tell the shop owner about it, but what, if anything, should I expect. Is this common? Would you just let it go or gear up for a fight?
I really like the gun and it appears to be in otherwise perfect working order. Still, a part of me is annoyed. Shouldn’t new mean new? Your thoughts are welcome. Thank you.