Got my gun back from the gunsmith and it came free with new dings!

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Got my gun back from my mechanic in Kelowna and it came back with free dings!

Best $300 I ever spent. :mad::mad:

I have a couple spots where the shadows polycoat is scratched down to bare metal.

Other than constant oiling, what is the best way to cover these spots up so they don't rust up?
 
Some people dont take pride in their work, or just dont care. Sad to hear what happened. Best bet is to keep oiling it up or spend another 200$ and get Barret at arma coat to paint the shadow.

I dont think refinishing pens come in a polycoat black colour.
 
Send it back and demand the smith correct the situation.

My CZ75 came back from a local smith with clearly visible vice marks on the frame after having the front sight re-installed. This is but one of three instances where I have gotten an item back from a smith with new dings and scratches.

Not acceptable.

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#### happens, it would have been nice if the smith noticed and addressed it before returning but you have a few options....

-Cold blue ( I like Oxpho Blue)
-Gun Paint(get a sample in the right color, probably won't be your last scratch.)
-Dab of what ever metal paint you have that matches
-Just ignore the scratches and maintain as normal.
 
that sucks, OP. sorry to hear that.

but.

:needPics:

:p

but i feel ya. i'm a newbie, and first time gun owner, so i haven't had such experience yet, but same thing happens to my cars, so i know what that feels like. everytime i leave it with some shop, it comes back with new scratches or dings... it sucks..:mad:
 
Friend and I waited for the local GS to find a set of bases for his Sako, handed it back to him with some new dings and he is so disgusted he is going to sell it.

It wasn't perfect but was 99% however no longer and he told me he doesn't want to own it anymore.
 
mlehtovaara said:
This is why I will never send anything away to a smith.

If I can't learn to do it myself F it.

Too many stories of disappearing guns, 2 year waits, and damaged stuff, to risk it!

I simply don't trust em.
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I'm never sending a gun away again!

Another lesson learned the hard way for me. :mad:

Darn it already.. I just want to go out and shoot some bullets. :D
 
Yah, I thought I could do it myself. Just make sure you have the right tools on hand and not use the wrong tool and think "oh I bet it will be fine". Yah... 1 Steel Punch later and CZ shadow sights = Messed up rear sights and dented frame... Frigging joy.Just glad I didn't do it to a more expensive gun that I was babying.

The sights came from the factory almost pushed through to the other side. Use the right tools was my lesson for the day.
 
This would anoy me to no end. If I scratch it up during use I can live with that. Don't want to pay someone and have a firearm come back marked up. I know it can happen as I have created a mark hammering with a brass punch installing sights. Always told my boys to get the right tool for the job so now I just buy the tools I need to get the job done. I have found this sight removal tool to be excellent. Canadian made and works great. Then you take the time you need to get the job done right.

Nice thing about this tool is you can take it to the range if you need to adjust your sights. Heres the link to the sight, theres also a Youtube video showing this tool in use.

http://www.srvcanada.com/index.php/cPath/29
http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=SUm_Br3z64s
 
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That's like taking your car to the dealership for an oil change and they give it back to you with the hood dented and paint chipped. Completely unacceptable and the gunsmith should be held liable for the damages. I would be furious.

Post his name.
 
I had a gunsmith in Delta plunk down my rifle casually on his metal counter top right in front of me when we were discussing the scope of the job.....I wasn't surprised when I got it back with a few more scratches. I guess he thought hey it's stainless with synthetic stocks no need for any care in handling here.....:bsFlag:

I won't use him again for that and other reasons.

I get it that some people treat their guns as tools and toss them around with out concern but a smith should treat his customers guns with care because he has no idea how the customer treats his stuff and what level of damage is acceptable.
 
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