1911 springfield
I just placed a micro compact on layaway and noticed the trigger was scraped on one side, is the normal for this handgun? or should I have them order me another one. I just want to make sure there is wrong with it before I take it home.
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Hello from sunny Florida [8D],
I'm not sure why no one answered this one for you....although I have my own private firearm business and FFL I also sub for a guy with a nearby gunstore. He has a hundred or so firearms on display and everyone wants to try them out and wish they could "test drive" them at the range. So....most of the guns are "display models", if you will, and they are still NIB. So, someone at the factory probably tried the trigger (most guns are tested), and who knows how many folks tried the gun out at the shop!!?? I guess it's up to you if you want a new specimen.....but THAT ONE may arrive being test fired from the factory!
Do what you think is best....you're the consumer!
Jim Michaels
GunHawke
"They blink an eye or draw a breath before they pull a trigger. I won't!" J.B. Books0 -
I would say get him to order a fresh one that hasnt been handled.I bought a display model Ruger P-97DC from Academy Sports and it hadnt been fired only handled but had to get rid of it because it was problematic even though I know others who have this same gun and have had no problems.I bought the display because there were no more actual unhandled ones in the safe.If he doesnt order you a fresh one take your business else where.
"A gun is as good or bad as the man using it"
-Shane-
"People say money talks but all I ever heard it say was goodbye"
-A Murder Of Crows-0 -
Having built a few .45 Govt.Models I would speculate that the trigger rubs on the side of the channel in which it travels, making the observed mark on the side of the trigger. This isn't serious, nor is it a sign of anything other than (1) it rubs, and (2) the trigger has been pulled a few times. It probably hasn't been shot, just dry fired by prospective buyers. Other than appearance and a slightly heavier trigger pull from the friction of rubbing, there should be no negative effect. A little polishing or stoning inside the trigger channel and stoning the matching side of the trigger should eliminate the problem. Rather common, actually. 0 -
AM7010 being a smith who has built a few 1911's I agree 100% with the senior member Der Gersjager..not really a problem.
Enjoy
Harley0 -
No disagreement about it probably not being a problem, but if your paying straight retail for the piece you may want to talk with the shop manager and see if they will back down the price as "display" models generally are discounted some.
Of course with this said ... your a little "upside down" in the negotiation department as they already have some of your money and the lay-away contract so if you don't go ahead they are not obligated to do anything other than what the contract stipulates. And if it is a typical lay-away contract ... if ya don't pay they just keep your money and the merchandise.
If you only have time to do two things so-so, or one thing well ... do the one thing!0
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