White blemishes on 'brand new' Colt Canada MRR 16
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I said earlier in this thread, you only have one option.
Call them back, but don’t be so nice when they tell you to go pound sand.
Instead of letting them dictate how it’s going to go, you tell them how it’s going to go.
It looks like possibly a lower was thrown on an upper, not a complete gun originally. US Pat number not laser etched. Just an opinion.
Im starting to doubt myself as well. I read that CC lowers meant to go on complete rifles always have 5.56MM etched onto them. Mine doesn't...
I can see both sides of this argument, however!!...
This is a gun. The purpose is a tool to fire a projectile. If it runs, and shoots without malfunctioning, and ejects fine, prints good groups. Then who cares what it looks like honestly. After 1 trip of running and gunning you are going to have dings and blemishes. Function>>cosmetic issues
This is a gun. The purpose is a tool to fire a projectile. If it runs, and shoots without malfunctioning, and ejects fine, prints good groups. Then who cares what it looks like honestly. After 1 trip of running and gunning you are going to have dings and blemishes. Function>>cosmetic issues
F22_RaptoR
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I understand a firearm is a tool that is to be used, but if you're paying 2800+ dollars for a high end firearm, the finish should at least be consistent, not look like it was a used in a warzone and sent back.
I use my firearms and the wear and tear on them is evident, but I also am the one that made those marks, not the factory.
I would absolutely return it or send it back for warranty work.
I use my firearms and the wear and tear on them is evident, but I also am the one that made those marks, not the factory.
I would absolutely return it or send it back for warranty work.
.30/06 FTW
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- Thunder Bay, Ontario
I just called the retailer bought it from (https://www.firearmsoutletcanada.com/) and they told me 'once a rifle leaves our care there is no way to return it'. Is that true/reasonable?
Then they said to contact O'Dell for warranty
I had the same experience with FOC when I bought an Alfa Proj revolver that was dead on arrival (issue with the firing pin). Rather than swap it for a working gun, because I was not local they gave me the contact info for Blue Line. Seemed like they couldn’t get me off the phone fast enough.
Yep. Im gonna give them a stern call on Monday when a manager is hopefully there, then contact Amex and file for a chargeback. I shouldn't have to go to O'Dell if I am not happy with my purchase a mere two days after I receive my rifle. They can easily take it back and sell it again, disclosing that it's blemished.
Id have taken a black gun paint marker and touched it up if it bothered me. My most expensive guns are the ones that see the roughest use but like em to look good still. That wouldn't bother me and I though I was already too picky
I really wish gun shops would state their return policy on there websites and receipts. That way we don't see threads about rifles with dandruff that could be fixed with a black sharpie and how a gun shop screwed them.
Every single new firearm I have ever bought has had a visual flaw or flaws in it. My eye may be discerning but I just suck it up and move on.
Every single new firearm I have ever bought has had a visual flaw or flaws in it. My eye may be discerning but I just suck it up and move on.
Military contract or commercial sale, they are made on the same assembly line.
Some people will care about it, some won't, honestly OP it's up to you but I know that I'd put more dings and scratches on this rifle on it's first range trip so I wouldn't bother with some cosmetic stuff.
Some people will care about it, some won't, honestly OP it's up to you but I know that I'd put more dings and scratches on this rifle on it's first range trip so I wouldn't bother with some cosmetic stuff.
I just called the retailer bought it from (https://www.firearmsoutletcanada.com/) and they told me 'once a rifle leaves our care there is no way to return it'. Is that true/reasonable?
Then they said to contact O'Dell for warranty
wow, I hope , i will remember to don't buy anything there, if you are not satisfy, contact you CC and return it.
but honestly, the blemishes are vey small.
Contacting O'dells would probably be a waste of time anyways. I've never had them return an email/message any time I've tried contacting them.........
I'd start with contacting Colt Canada first.
I know exactly what blemishes the OP is talking about. I've seen them on anodizing before, and they don't show up well in pictures, but they're reasonably noticeable in person.
Personally, I wouldn't be too worried about them because I'm fairly rough on my ARs, but I can totally see why someone would be after spending that much on an AR.
I'd start with contacting Colt Canada first.
I know exactly what blemishes the OP is talking about. I've seen them on anodizing before, and they don't show up well in pictures, but they're reasonably noticeable in person.
Personally, I wouldn't be too worried about them because I'm fairly rough on my ARs, but I can totally see why someone would be after spending that much on an AR.
redshooter
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- Central Ontario
I hope all you counseling to suck it up don't share this opinion to the people at the Gun Shop. The reason should be obvious...
OP, in spite of the digital drivel asserting you are being unreasonable, you are not. Are the blemishes just something that can be scrubbed off? I'm assuming you've already given it a go. If so then clearly the finish is inconsistent, why? Working on the assumption that the surface treatment is important (duhh...), and its inconsistency may equal unprotected metal I think that this can only be described as a Defect. The only reasonable response from FOC would be send it back, if it is actually cosmetic give the OP the choice of having it sent back to him, or sent on to Colt Canada on the OP's dime to see if they feel it needs "repair"...full stop. Anything less is lifting that middle digit. This is a high end rifle after all, not meant for everyman, it's not unreasonable to expect a consistent surface finish, and if it's not, at the very least have the Manufacture inspect it to ensure it will do what it was designed to do, protect the underling material. Perhaps if the Distributor, or Vendor took the extra minute to do a quick inspection before they finished packing the item this would happen much less, like Ebola, I rarely get a new rifle without some annoying mark, etc. It shouldn't happen in the first place, I've spent hours watching Savage Employees pack up rifles yapping with the Shipper/Receiver (5-10 minutes at a time). The work stations the Shippers work at are well lit clean etc., cosmetic defects should be easily spotted. I expect Diemaco/CC would be the same, unfortunately the time I stood there like a dummy for an hour their security procedures meant I was restricted to an area I couldn't see nada.
In the end the just shoot it camp is probably correct though. Unless this Rifle is going to see service in a harsh environment the point is moot, I can't see how this will effect how it functions.
OP, in spite of the digital drivel asserting you are being unreasonable, you are not. Are the blemishes just something that can be scrubbed off? I'm assuming you've already given it a go. If so then clearly the finish is inconsistent, why? Working on the assumption that the surface treatment is important (duhh...), and its inconsistency may equal unprotected metal I think that this can only be described as a Defect. The only reasonable response from FOC would be send it back, if it is actually cosmetic give the OP the choice of having it sent back to him, or sent on to Colt Canada on the OP's dime to see if they feel it needs "repair"...full stop. Anything less is lifting that middle digit. This is a high end rifle after all, not meant for everyman, it's not unreasonable to expect a consistent surface finish, and if it's not, at the very least have the Manufacture inspect it to ensure it will do what it was designed to do, protect the underling material. Perhaps if the Distributor, or Vendor took the extra minute to do a quick inspection before they finished packing the item this would happen much less, like Ebola, I rarely get a new rifle without some annoying mark, etc. It shouldn't happen in the first place, I've spent hours watching Savage Employees pack up rifles yapping with the Shipper/Receiver (5-10 minutes at a time). The work stations the Shippers work at are well lit clean etc., cosmetic defects should be easily spotted. I expect Diemaco/CC would be the same, unfortunately the time I stood there like a dummy for an hour their security procedures meant I was restricted to an area I couldn't see nada.
In the end the just shoot it camp is probably correct though. Unless this Rifle is going to see service in a harsh environment the point is moot, I can't see how this will effect how it functions.
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Lol. This is the funniest thread yet on cgn. Your rifle is fine. I’ve seen Colt USA guns with a lot more finish defects in the box. What I do find really funny is the concept of Colt Canada and “blemished” receivers. When they released the later batch of IUR uppers at a massive discount to the first run they sold and labelled them as blemished... the ones I saw it of this batch were flawless... what blems? . Im of the opinion they had no defects and were sold off this way so they could be discounted to dump inventory without completely pissing off the previous buyers.
