Would you send this gun back? (pic)
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1- Does it effect the way the pistol shoots?
2- Is it fun to shoot?
3- Does it effect the use of the rail?
4- Are you going to use the rail? I personally don't like lights on my pistol or lasers, so this would be a non issue to me.
If you enjoy shooting the gun, and it functions as intended, you might think about living with it. Especially if it will be an extended length of time before it can be replaced.
But I'm not the one who plunked down the $$$ on the gun.
2- Is it fun to shoot?
3- Does it effect the use of the rail?
4- Are you going to use the rail? I personally don't like lights on my pistol or lasers, so this would be a non issue to me.
If you enjoy shooting the gun, and it functions as intended, you might think about living with it. Especially if it will be an extended length of time before it can be replaced.
But I'm not the one who plunked down the $$$ on the gun.
scythefwd
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I wouldn't return it. I wouldn't even call it an eye sore honestly.
I'd ask for a replacement, if they can't then I'd ask for my money back.
It's hard for me to believe they can't put their hands on a replacement.
Sounds like they are trying to rail you into just dealing with it.
You could probably get rid of the burr like others said, with a sharp blade but you're still going to have a boogered up finish where the burr was.
It's a new gun and should look like a new gun.
It'd bug the P-tar out of me.
It's hard for me to believe they can't put their hands on a replacement.
Sounds like they are trying to rail you into just dealing with it.
You could probably get rid of the burr like others said, with a sharp blade but you're still going to have a boogered up finish where the burr was.
It's a new gun and should look like a new gun.
It'd bug the P-tar out of me.
My CZ75B's nickel finish is kind of chipped inside the area where the hammer falls, the deal is that honestly as long as the gun is working well (which the CZ75 ALWAYS does) the tiny flaw in the finish is no big deal.
I wouldn't worry about it, small dings are going to happen anyways.
I wouldn't worry about it, small dings are going to happen anyways.
BSA1
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The flashing/extra material poses two problems.
The first one is comestic. This represents a strictly personal preference for which there is no right or wrong answer.
The second problem is location of the material. It seems to me that it could/would prevent a accessory such as a flashlight or laser from fitting correctly. This is a real world problem.
As I understand your post you have owned this gun for years and have not used the rail for flashlight or laser use so this is not a issue for you.
I don't think this small defect can be fixed to your satisfaction. Since you have not complained about wear to the rest of the gun I assume it is not a carry piece but a safe queen. This is a difficult problem to fix.
For those that would use this gun for carry/self defense the finish would be showing wear from holster and marring on the grips from banging into door frames.
As pointed out this material can be easily removed with a knife and a stroke or two from a file. This would allow use of a accessory however use would likely create rub marks on the lugs.
Removal of the flashing is going to leave a small shiney spot where was attached to the frame. To hide it it will require refinishing (Bead blast maybe of the area???) or entire frame to blend in. In other words the fix may make it more noticable.
My suggestion would be trade it off. Guns are mostly mass produced tools and if examined close enough will have small flaws which most owners are realize areimpossible to avoid. Guns are also expensive so you are not wrong to want one made to the highest quality for it's price range.
The first one is comestic. This represents a strictly personal preference for which there is no right or wrong answer.
The second problem is location of the material. It seems to me that it could/would prevent a accessory such as a flashlight or laser from fitting correctly. This is a real world problem.
As I understand your post you have owned this gun for years and have not used the rail for flashlight or laser use so this is not a issue for you.
I don't think this small defect can be fixed to your satisfaction. Since you have not complained about wear to the rest of the gun I assume it is not a carry piece but a safe queen. This is a difficult problem to fix.
For those that would use this gun for carry/self defense the finish would be showing wear from holster and marring on the grips from banging into door frames.
As pointed out this material can be easily removed with a knife and a stroke or two from a file. This would allow use of a accessory however use would likely create rub marks on the lugs.
Removal of the flashing is going to leave a small shiney spot where was attached to the frame. To hide it it will require refinishing (Bead blast maybe of the area???) or entire frame to blend in. In other words the fix may make it more noticable.
My suggestion would be trade it off. Guns are mostly mass produced tools and if examined close enough will have small flaws which most owners are realize areimpossible to avoid. Guns are also expensive so you are not wrong to want one made to the highest quality for it's price range.
rswartsell
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788Ham
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Confederate,
You sure it was a zit, or possibly the beginning of a festered boil?
You sure it was a zit, or possibly the beginning of a festered boil?
Certaindeaf
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I guess this was a mail order deal. That seems pretty lame. I'd get my money back.
I remember the old days when I was like young, sending the clerks back to wherever they scurried to to fetch yet another for close scrutiny.. the serial numbers were like a zen thing let alone a hunk o crap on the side, no charge.
I remember the old days when I was like young, sending the clerks back to wherever they scurried to to fetch yet another for close scrutiny.. the serial numbers were like a zen thing let alone a hunk o crap on the side, no charge.
J_L_A
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If it bugs you now it will continue to eat at you until you get another one or.... nope, no or's. Send it back.
^^yeah, but if (not sure if it's his case, but it is mine) you spend an extra $150 or so on a stainless or other preferred finish, you obviously care about appearance and something like this would suck. If my gun I'm about to get had that I'd be pissed; part of the reason I got the gun i got is because I love the finish and the way it looks.
So are motorcycles and trucks (only purpose is to get from point A to point B right?). Funny thing is most people with motorcycles like to wash and shine them. I guess sometimes a good looking tool beats and ugly tool.
WELL....after some decent thought and a lot of going back and fourth I decided to send it back. Unfortunately it was costly to send back ($40) and I had to include $20 shipping for the return.
So from here on out...this will be an interesting test of EAA customer service.
So from here on out...this will be an interesting test of EAA customer service.
I think all this "it's just a tool" talk is nonsense. It's a costly product and something people take pride in. If I ordered a brand new Ryobi drill that was cosmetically flawed I'd take it back just the same. Sure the drill will get banged up as I use it but I bought a new drill, not a refurbished or used one. Same goes for the gun. People just want what they pay for and others seem to have a problem with it. I just don't get it.
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