New Shotgun Damaged Trigger Group

rfxcasey · March 20, 2013, 03:31 AM

He all, just got a brand new Winchester SXP defender. I took it to the range and fired about 20 shots of target load through it. Got home, took it apart to clean and noticed some damage on the trigger group. There are a couple of gouges and I'm wondering if this is abnormal. Here is a pick of where the damage is. This is not the exact trigger group but its close enough you get the idea. Where it pivots there are like 2 fairly deep scratches and up higher there is marring like the back of the bolt slammed into it and made an impression. Is this normal, should I be concerned? Is there a chance Winchester will comp me a trigger group or a new part?

Virginian · March 20, 2013, 05:20 AM

Sounds like normal wear to me.

Lee Lapin · March 20, 2013, 09:24 AM

What you indicated with the arrows is the hammer - unless it is battered far out of shape (bulging for whatever reason) etc, it's OK - wear to the finish is normal there...

rfxcasey · March 20, 2013, 11:40 PM

Well, it has a bit of a ding at the upper arrow. After only shooting about 20 rounds do you all think it could just not be broken in yet? I'll post a pick once my camera charges.

dalecooper51 · March 21, 2013, 06:19 AM

I think it will wear in a bit and not get any worse. Not the same gun, but here is a pic of the hammer on my Remington after 8k rounds or so. It has a couple dings in it, but not a concern. If you use something it will show some wear.

March 20, 2013, 03:31 AM	#1
rfxcasey Member Join Date: February 20, 2013 Posts: 77	New Shotgun Damaged Trigger Group He all, just got a brand new Winchester SXP defender. I took it to the range and fired about 20 shots of target load through it. Got home, took it apart to clean and noticed some damage on the trigger group. There are a couple of gouges and I'm wondering if this is abnormal. Here is a pick of where the damage is. This is not the exact trigger group but its close enough you get the idea. Where it pivots there are like 2 fairly deep scratches and up higher there is marring like the back of the bolt slammed into it and made an impression. Is this normal, should I be concerned? Is there a chance Winchester will comp me a trigger group or a new part?

March 20, 2013, 09:24 AM	#3
Lee Lapin Senior Member Join Date: September 7, 2004 Location: SE NC Posts: 1,239	What you indicated with the arrows is the hammer - unless it is battered far out of shape (bulging for whatever reason) etc, it's OK - wear to the finish is normal there... __________________ Mindset - Skillset - Toolset. In that order! Attitude and skill will get you through times of no gear, better than gear will get you through times of no attitude and no skill.

March 20, 2013, 05:20 AM	#2
Virginian Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2012 Location: Williamsburg, Va. Posts: 1,528	Sounds like normal wear to me.

March 20, 2013, 11:40 PM	#4
rfxcasey Member Join Date: February 20, 2013 Posts: 77	Well, it has a bit of a ding at the upper arrow. After only shooting about 20 rounds do you all think it could just not be broken in yet? I'll post a pick once my camera charges.

March 21, 2013, 06:19 AM	#5
dalecooper51 Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2007 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 318	I think it will wear in a bit and not get any worse. Not the same gun, but here is a pic of the hammer on my Remington after 8k rounds or so. It has a couple dings in it, but not a concern. If you use something it will show some wear.