Just got one, and some mixed feelings.
Firstly, I'm anal about not buying a gun off an open rack. So I specifically asked the sales at Wanstall's if they had one not from the rack. (I don't actually know anything about Wanstall's, they may not even have a rack !)
However, they promised in writing it was from stock. Invoice said it would be delivered on the 8th. Waited in all day, and half of the 9th. Phoned Wanstall's and was told it wasn't shipped. Got it today, 10th.
On receipt the box and wrapping had a toonie size hole in it. I imagine it happened during transit.
So, I open the box to find;
Gun not in plastic wrap.
Chamber plug loose in box.
Hex wrenches awry
The first thing I wanted to do was change out the mag well. I have watched all the 'You Tubes' about changing it out so took the gun apart, Heard something fall and found a small spring on the table. Just could not work out where it had come from. Checked out the parts diag and eventually decided it was from the bolt hold open.
Searched around and found a small pin. Even more confused. Eventually discovered the hold-open lever, and re-assembled. Nowhere in the instructions, or on the Tube does anyone mention this is going to fall out when you take the gun apart. Poor.
Anyway, because of the disarray in the box I thought I would patch the barrel. Three Hoppes patches later it is clean(ish)
I understand guns get tested before they leave the factory, but this gun was just plain dirty.
I know guns are serial number checked before they are sent out, but at least make an attempt at getting the gun to look new.
So not very impressed. However, that is not to say that the rifle itself doesn't impress me. It looks sturdy and well made. Heavy for a 'nine', but balanced. Popped my old Vortex Strike Fire on it. Can juuuuust co-witness with the rather good iron sights. I'm looking forward to shooting it, and don't expect to be disappointed.
Like I said, I'm anal about new guns being 'new'. I don't like anyone messing with my guns, and someone did with this one.
TJ
Firstly, I'm anal about not buying a gun off an open rack. So I specifically asked the sales at Wanstall's if they had one not from the rack. (I don't actually know anything about Wanstall's, they may not even have a rack !)
However, they promised in writing it was from stock. Invoice said it would be delivered on the 8th. Waited in all day, and half of the 9th. Phoned Wanstall's and was told it wasn't shipped. Got it today, 10th.
On receipt the box and wrapping had a toonie size hole in it. I imagine it happened during transit.
So, I open the box to find;
Gun not in plastic wrap.
Chamber plug loose in box.
Hex wrenches awry
The first thing I wanted to do was change out the mag well. I have watched all the 'You Tubes' about changing it out so took the gun apart, Heard something fall and found a small spring on the table. Just could not work out where it had come from. Checked out the parts diag and eventually decided it was from the bolt hold open.
Searched around and found a small pin. Even more confused. Eventually discovered the hold-open lever, and re-assembled. Nowhere in the instructions, or on the Tube does anyone mention this is going to fall out when you take the gun apart. Poor.
Anyway, because of the disarray in the box I thought I would patch the barrel. Three Hoppes patches later it is clean(ish)
I understand guns get tested before they leave the factory, but this gun was just plain dirty.
I know guns are serial number checked before they are sent out, but at least make an attempt at getting the gun to look new.
So not very impressed. However, that is not to say that the rifle itself doesn't impress me. It looks sturdy and well made. Heavy for a 'nine', but balanced. Popped my old Vortex Strike Fire on it. Can juuuuust co-witness with the rather good iron sights. I'm looking forward to shooting it, and don't expect to be disappointed.
Like I said, I'm anal about new guns being 'new'. I don't like anyone messing with my guns, and someone did with this one.
TJ
