So my SA20 came today...

[Tarrantula]

Hey guys,

So I ordered an SA20 not long ago from a site sponsor, and it came in the mail today. Unfortunately, it looks like it had a bit of a bumpy ride...see pics below.









As you can see, it looks like some of the finish on the fsb is a little worn off, possibly from the transit?


Inside:


When I picked up the box I could hear the mag rattling around against the rifle:


It also seems to have been shipped with the flip up sight flipped UP (I know it is backwards):


A couple scratches on the upper receiver:


And a little CC pr0n, sitting next to her little sister:


Obviously the "damage" appears minimal, and is purely cosmetic, but I guess I am just wondering if this is acceptable? Do I chalk it up to poor packaging and shipping by the vendor, or does it seem more like a CanadaPost problem? What do you guys think?

I have seen some pics of rifles that were shipped in plastic, with BCG separate also in plastic, and a mag also wrapped in plastic. Were these just IOP guys? Guys that got them straight from Korth maybe?

[DILLIGAF]

IOP Guns were extremely well packed...

But that flip up sight might of gotten deployed due to the rough handling from C.P,

I would send that back to the seller and request a new one. and tell him to pack it properly... Loose mag in the box FFS....

[r_taylor]

Doesn't look like factory packaging. All three of mine were in plastic with the mag and BCG in separate plastic. Rear sights were folded down. Perhaps yours was a demo or floor model? Did it come in the Colt Canada box? I see you are in YYC, could you have not gone to a local gun store and avoided the shipping risk/cost?

[kgb81]

I just picked up my cc IUR and it was well wrapped in clear sealed plastic bag with bubble wrap strips taped around either end.

[superz]

Thats depressing... Definately not packed the greatest... If your package isnt ready to survive a couple 10 foot drops you shouldnt send it. Sad but true.

[Diablo7101]

I'm always stressed when I order a firearm and have it shipped. I've been lucky so far as the shippers have done their job and made it secure. That always puts them at the top of my list when I want to order another one.

[Noob_]

wow that's a horrible packing job, doesn't look right to me, something is up. That's not acceptable. I wrap Xmas presents better than that.

[Matty308]

That is bad packaging. I'm not sure if that's how it is from factory or not but when I ship a firearm I wrap it in bubble wrap or other padding inside the box so that doesn't happen.

[flying_scotsman]

Not acceptable. Not in the least.

If my rifles show up like that I will be an angry_scotsman.

[cainesy]

What you have there is the result of poor packing and shipping, period. Sadly, complaining to CanadaPost is futile but I'd for sure drop the vendor a line to tell 'em to maybe improve their packaging process. Nice rifle by the way, happy shooting.