My new GP100

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Well I managed to get my hands on a new GP100, everything appears good except:

- It has a small indent just below the front sight post (see image), it actually bulges out a little and is not a chip in the steel.

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- It rattles when you shake it! I think the rattle is coming from the 'transfer bar', is this normal?

What's your thoughts, I know some people will say 'don't worry about it, just go shoot it', however I expect new things to arrive in new shape (maybe I expect too much)!
 
lycan said:
Ruger need to focus more on the QC.
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I agree. I was lucky enough to get one of the few new ones from a dealer after the poop hit the fan in the U.S. causing the buying frenzy. I don't even bother buying new anymore unless it's an import direct from the U.S. I think the factory 'seconds' and some U.S. returns are shipped up here to our dealers. I looked at quite a few Marlin 1895s over the last year and wasn't willing to fork out the cake on any one of them due to crappy workmanship. That little 'nert' you've got is pretty minor but I know that when you pay top $ for something you've been waiting for you expect perfection. (as you should).
 
handofzeus said:
I agree. I was lucky enough to get one of the few new ones from a dealer after the poop hit the fan in the U.S. causing the buying frenzy. I don't even bother buying new anymore unless it's an import direct from the U.S. I think the factory 'seconds' and some U.S. returns are shipped up here to our dealers. I looked at quite a few Marlin 1895s over the last year and wasn't willing to fork out the cake on any one of them due to crappy workmanship. That little 'nert' you've got is pretty minor but I know that when you pay top $ for something you've been waiting for you expect perfection. (as you should).
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Most mainstream American gunmakers have pretty shoddy QC these days. S&W, Colt, Remington, Ruger, Kimber, etc. all make guns that can at best be described as subpar. That's why I prefer European made guns. Unfortunately, that's not really an option when it comes to revolvers.
 
I just picked up one of the new GP 100s and can find nothing wrong with it. After reading your post I got it out again to see if I missed something and examined every little bit of it and can find no flaws or imperfections.
 
I'm sure I've just got unlucky here, I can accept small imperfections in the brushed finish but dents in the steel (no matter how small) is unacceptable. I've fired off 2 emails to Wolverine and as yet have had no reply (in 48 hours)....
 
To me that is a very minor problem that can and will happen sooner or later in use. It really does not matter what we think it really only matters what you think. If you don't want it ask if you can send it back. I can assure you that the dealer will think you are being very, very picky about nothing but as I stated before you have to do what is right for you.

I am quite sure that if you look hard enough at almost any new gun out there you will find something wrong somewhere.

Graydog
 
Stokesey said:
I'm sure I've just got unlucky here, I can accept small imperfections in the brushed finish but dents in the steel (no matter how small) is unacceptable. I've fired off 2 emails to Wolverine and as yet have had no reply (in 48 hours)....
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I am agree with you. It is unacceptable.
We paid for our hobby with hard earn money. I am sure it is not what you are expecting.
I pick up my GP100 4.25" from local shop and is the latest batch. They had two at the shop and I choose mine since the other one had a very tiny dint on the cylinder. That is why I always give my business to local shop.
Wolverine has great reputation and sure you will get it resolve soon.
 
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I personally would only worry about that rattle. It should be without that mark by the sight, but If they have another one you should switch it out if you can. Sucks, my new GP has no problems.
 
A very careful tap with a small hammer on a drift made to do the job and it would vanish, might be a good idea to practice a bit on something else or if you are not very crafty ie: handyman like then revert to plan "A".
 
Skinny 1950 said:
A very careful tap with a small hammer on a drift made to do the job and it would vanish, might be a good idea to practice a bit on something else or if you are not very crafty ie: handyman like then revert to plan "A".
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Agreed, I'm sure it could be 'knocked' back into shape, that said I don't fancy doing it, I'm fairly confident that I'd make it 10 times worst!!
 
Reason to buy used guns. Benefit from the original owner taking the depreciation hit. Don't have to be annoyed with minor imperfections expected of BNIB guns.
 
I'd be tempted to see how it shoots?
Maybe it's a laser!

I can understand the OP's feelings on a brand new gun and if you wants to return it on his dime it's his call.

I agree with Burnaby, some of my favorite guns are well worn with lots of character marks that I bought used.

It would be pretty easy to fix the dent.

Remove the sight, try to knock it back with a flat punch if possible and then smooth it out.
Or if you want to avoid hammering the metal you could probably just blend it out with a stone or some fine abrasive and a nylon scouring pad.
 
IM_Lugger said:
For Rugers yes...

Looks like that indent is from the sight installation.
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Yes, I have the same gun and it has the rattle as well. Wasn't sure if it was the transfer bar or the play/slack in the ejector rod.

No real "imperfections", but have to say the when I received it, the fit and finish just wasn't as clean as what I expected. Recently, I visited a friend in Phoenix that keeps one at home as his "home defense" gun (word on the street is that you're actually allowed to defend yourself down there) and it just seemed to be put together better than mine. Nicer finish and no rattle - more what I expected for mine.

Have to say, while I was initially a little disappointed with a gun that I'd waited a year to aquire (almost 4 yrs ago now), that all disappeared when I went to the range. This unit absolutely drives nails!!! Really likes the Win. factory 125gr. JSPs.

I noticed, however, after running about 50 rnds. through it that the pin holding the rear sight on had rattled loose and was half hanging out of the frame. Just pushed it back in and kept on going.

Overall, very pleased with the gun, but I do agree that it would seem that the cream of the crop is kept south of the line and all the leftovers are shipped up here. American gun-makers do seem to be a little lazier in their QC than they used to be. That's, generally speaking, why I tend to avoid them. Hit and miss.
 
just got my gp100 in the mail today. got lucky i guess. no rattle and no dents. feels solid. i agree, looks like a front sight installation issue. no biggie.
 
Ruger is a budget firearm, my expectations with them are pretty low to start with. They cast everything they can, cut corners on finishing where the can, use the cheapest possible materials and production techniques possible. They are not bad firearms, just on the lower end of the quality scale.
 
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