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Hi everyone,
i'm about to pick up my first handgun from the store. i'm wondering what i should check when i pick up? If i do too much checking, like dissemble the recoil spring and stuff, will it look offensive to the store staff? thanks!
 
candc said:
Hi everyone,
i'm about to pick up my first handgun from the store. i'm wondering what i should check when i pick up? If i do too much checking, like dissemble the recoil spring and stuff, will it look offensive to the store staff? thanks!
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At this point, what difference does it make? The pistols yours, you can never get another one and the store can’t take it back even if they wanted to.

Grab the package, smile and say thanks and head home.
 
thanks both. that makes sense. plus, i guess even if there's anything wrong with the gun quality, there is manufacture warrantee i can count on, right?
 
I think if it's a reputable store they will make it right later if there's a small defect or a large defect (and if it's legally possible to fix the problem with the handgun freeze).

Or, if you politely ask if you can inspect it I doubt anyone would have issue with that either. That's what people do in gun stores and since it's your gun they have even less reason to be concerned. I probably wouldn't do a total teardown but I'd ####, dryfire, check safety works. If a problem isn't apparent, you probably won't find any issues until live firing. Calahan has a good point about checking serial number, that can't hurt.

What handgun is it?
 
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It's a sig P320. thanks.
and a follow up question...i have just picked up from the store, but when i get home i realized that there is no manufacture warrantee paper or anything. Is it supposed to be like that?
 
candc said:
It's a sig P320. thanks.
and a follow up question...i have just picked up from the store, but when i get home i realized that there is no manufacture warrantee paper or anything. Is it supposed to be like that?
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Most warrantees aren't done by the manufacture, atleast not in Canada, they are typically done by the distributor. And even that's hit and miss, being a sig I would think this it's MD Charlton. When I had a defective pistol, it took 4 years for them to correct it, but they did correct it. so just keep that in mind.
 
I did check under the foam. nothing there. just a cable lock. Is it normal that there's no warranty card included in the package?
So i'm wondering if i need to register at the distributor's website as a new purchase in order to have the warranty?
 
Warranty on firearms is very hit and miss in Canada especially now with this silly freeze be lucky you have it and enjoy it sigs are pretty good quality pistols I have never owned one of the plastic ones like the 320 but it will be very hard for you to do anything about anything until the new regime is in place so stop fretting unless you have already noticed something wrong and if that is the case bring that to the attention of the retailer you just bought it at they may be able to help you
 
oh and one other thing
unless you ordered this online sight unseen always always always look over your new toys before you place down the commitment and cash to purchase this will do two things one it will make you feel better and two if something should happen to your toy when it sat there for the better part of last year waiting to be transferred to you then you have something to stand on with the retailer
 
RyoTHC said:
At this point, what difference does it make? The pistols yours, you can never get another one and the store can’t take it back even if they wanted to.

Grab the package, smile and say thanks and head home.
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I see that the OP has already picked it up, but for anyone else in the same situation: I'll be a contrarian here and suggest that you don't want to leave the store until you know it's good to go. It's probably fine, but if it isn't then you'd want to know as soon as possible and have it dealt with.

In my opinion, a good store should be fine with a function test and field strip, or even test firing if they have the capacity. A less good store might not, but then I wouldn't worry about offending them. But always be polite in asking, of course. It would also be reasonable for you to ask them to demonstrate a function test and field strip - Just don't be surprised if the available staff don't know how to do either.

Weird stuff can happen anywhere between the assembly line at the factory and you taking it out the front door of the store. Accessories could be mismatched or missing. It could have the wrong number or type of magazines. It may even have been used and returned (it happens), or assembled/reassembled incorrectly. All of these are low probability, but not impossible. No, they probably can't get you replacement handgun, but I'd expect it to work properly. Some problems might be impossible for them to address, but they might mean you get a discount.
 
candc said:
I did check under the foam. nothing there. just a cable lock. Is it normal that there's no warranty card included in the package?
So i'm wondering if i need to register at the distributor's website as a new purchase in order to have the warranty?
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Yes, that is normal. Generally no registration required as long as you keep your receipt.

Some warranty - type issues can be handled by the retailer, I'd check with them to ask about how it is supposed to work. There's also no harm in you contacting the distributor at this point, just to get a feel for their operation. Maybe they have a mailing list for recalls, updates, etc..
 
alpining said:
I see that the OP has already picked it up, but for anyone else in the same situation: I'll be a contrarian here and suggest that you don't want to leave the store until you know it's good to go. It's probably fine, but if it isn't then you'd want to know as soon as possible and have it dealt with.

In my opinion, a good store should be fine with a function test and field strip, or even test firing if they have the capacity. A less good store might not, but then I wouldn't worry about offending them. But always be polite in asking, of course. It would also be reasonable for you to ask them to demonstrate a function test and field strip - Just don't be surprised if the available staff don't know how to do either.

Weird stuff can happen anywhere between the assembly line at the factory and you taking it out the front door of the store. Accessories could be mismatched or missing. It could have the wrong number or type of magazines. It may even have been used and returned (it happens), or assembled/reassembled incorrectly. All of these are low probability, but not impossible. No, they probably can't get you replacement handgun, but I'd expect it to work properly. Some problems might be impossible for them to address, but they might mean you get a discount.
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of course all is a good idea before the frost now i wish you luck on just trying to discuss with the shop if the handgun has a problem ...
 
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