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February 19, 2013, 07:44 PM | #51 |
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Telling us vague descriptions such as "literally into pieces" and painting a broad brush that S&W is being jerks for no reason or the OP isn't providing key information is the pot telling the kettle is black. Looks like to me the OP has provided fairly accurate information in good faith. Also, have you took the 2 seconds and clicked on the pic the OP provided? The frame is cracked wide open. There is no viable repair to a polymer frame that's cost effective and making it "new" again from a manufacturer's standpoint. They have the right to repair or replace at the manufacturer's choice.
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February 19, 2013, 08:31 PM | #53 |
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...what is your problem exactly?
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There is one reason I always keep my ammo boxes and lot #'s, in case of a defective round destroys one of my weapons.
S&W is not obligated to contact Federal, and vise versa, that is the OP's job. Either way one of the two companies damn well better man up or I will be going straight to an attorney with evidence, and would demand compensation. Factory ammo doesn't have an expiration date last time I checked. This is in no way the OP's fault. Also it's very common for the pistol manufacturer and ammo company to point fingers at one another in this situation. Either way someone needs to step up. |
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My, my, this thread is heating up I do hope the mighty Mod-Gods are merciful to MercyfulFate.. And he is not smitten with my lord and master, Tuttle' s, ban-Hammer.
Anyhoo, I really don't see why S&W would lie about this. There is a reason why they want destroyed guns back. It allows them to assess weak points or problems in production. Why would they risk a potential suit, when they can just send a free gun? Obviously they have their facts lined up.. As for contacting Federal for you, I'll have to check my paperwork, I had no idea S&W agreed to be my lawyer when I bought their gun! |
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Telling us vague descriptions such as "literally into pieces" and painting a broad brush that you feel S&W is being jerks for no reason or the OP isn't providing key information is the pot telling the kettle is black. Looks like to me the OP has provided fairly accurate information in good faith. Also, did you happen to see the pic the OP provided? The frame is cracked. [don't read here. wide open]. I feel, IMHO there is no viable repair to a polymer frame that's cost effective and making it "new" again from a manufacturer's standpoint. They have the right to repair or replace at the manufacturer's choice. Quote:
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Ending it.
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After looking again at the pics provided by the OP, I think he might have to accept the fact and eat the cost of replacement on his own. S&W's offer seems fair, if not generous.
And the reason I say this is the pic of the ammo in the box. Ammo makers, even Federal do NOT mix differently headstamped brass in the same box. Since there is at least one case with a different headstamp than the rest, it is clear that, at some point, the ammo was "tampered with". Now, it could have been a factory screw up, but I don't think that's likely. The age of the ammo in this case, works against the OP. Not from a "old ammo is unsafe" point, but from a "we have no idea what was really in that box" point of view. Clearly all the rounds in that box were not identical. Now we don't know, and can't proove that they were all factory ammo. The OP could, through no fault of his own, be the victim of product tampering. Lots of ammo is sold in factory boxes that isn't what the factory originally put in that box. The mismatch of case headstamps prooves something happened to that box of ammo after it left the factory. Federal is not responsible for that. Nor should they be. It's sad, but I don't see the OP having a good case.
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If you put diesel fuel in your gasoline-engined truck & found it wouldn't run, would you expect the truck's maker to replace your truck?
If it wasn't the gun, Smith & Wesson has no obligation whatever to act as your agent in dealing with Federal, they have no obligation whatever to replace your gun, and your expectations are unrealistic. No blemish attaches to S&W. Deal directly with Federal & go from there. Expect nothing further from S&W beyond their kind offer to sell you a new one at a discount price. Which WAS a kind offer. They've already gone farther with you than they had to. Denis Last edited by DPris; February 20, 2013 at 02:02 PM. |
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I will second or third the thought that S&W has done the right thing with their offer. You cant expect them to handle the complaint any other way at this point.
I will postulate IMHO that picture number 3 from the OP shows at least three different head stamps and one round that appears to have been fired previously. Counting from the upper left most round, to the right then down to the left again, I see: Round 5 appears to have extractor marks at the 5 o'clock position; Rounds 5, 7 and 8 have larger font on the stamp 'F C' than the others, along with the previously mentioned 'FEDERAL' stamp in the lower right. I suspect reloaded ammo is possible in this instance, if that is the case, I suspect that Federal may be able to determine this with disassembly of the rounds and an analysis of the powder - regardless of the volume. Not saying the OP had anything to do with the rounds, as he may have simply purchased reloads unknowingly. Best of luck in pursuing this with Federal. |
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I do not figure how you arrive at the conclusion that S&W is 'On the hook'. Sounded to me like they said it was not a faulty gun. That does not mean S&W is saying it was faulty ammunition. I can understand your wanting someone to pick up the cost of establishing your case, but I do not see S&W picking up the ball, too many variables.
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Carbonyl, please read the previous ten or so posts.
From the OP's picture of the box of ammo he was using, there are signs of at least one or two reloaded cartridges, plus a mix of headstamps. In other words, this was NOT a box of factory Federal ammo. NO firearm manufacturer honors warranties if the shooter uses handloads. NO ammo manufacturer would honor a warranty when at least some of the ammo in the box is clearly not their factory ammo. As I see it, the OP's only recourse is to go after the vendor who sold him the ammo - in which case, he'd better hope he has a receipt. |
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S&W is under no obligation, warranty or not, to do ANYTHING for the OP. The problem wasn't their fault. The fact that they're offering a replacement at dealer cost shows they're going above and beyond, and that they care about the customer. |
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What I am confused about is why people are taking the side of a producer?
The OP didn't come in with an attitude. Assuming the bullets are factory, consumers should back other consumers-producers only get away with bad products when they aren't called on it. Why are other consumers immediately jumping to the producers side? The producers test is evidence? ha. Right. How many times have I had to push a dealership to fix a car under warranty that they first balk at? Many. Please. |
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1. The ammo he used has mixed headstamps in the box leading on to believe it is not factory ammo. 2. If the ammo was factory (it is most likely not) with the approximate age th OP provided that ammo was known to cause catastrophic failure in certain guns. 3. Because S&W is not a sleazy car dealership and the have a proven track record of quality customer service and really have more to loose than gain by falsely not honoring their warranty. I believe their lab results to be true and the OP should be able to request a copy. |
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The OP also stated "and then felt a nasty recoil on the 4th shot. then my hand went numb" Indicating that round was loaded way too hot. As I stated in an earlier post, I bought what was claimed to be brand new factory ammo... my proof to the vendor that the "new" factory ammo he sold me was actually reloads was the brass was all headstamped MIDWAY. Midway never made ammo and Winchester never used Midway brass. Jim Last edited by laytonj1; February 20, 2013 at 04:50 PM. |
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I hear that, but when you go back and look at the history of this thread #2 (without ammo pictures) tells the OP tough.
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I feel bad for the OP also. He's out a gun and that sucks. He wants someone else to pay for it. I understand. He did not know the ammo might be bad reloads. And while hindsight is great, a good rule of thumb is if you don't know where the ammo came from then don't use it. Or, at least learn how to detect reloads. May not always work, but... If it were me, at this point, I would take S&W up on their offer. Jim Last edited by laytonj1; February 20, 2013 at 05:11 PM. |
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Wild cat one of the things I like most about this site is the intelligent exchange of ideas. The biggest reason for that is the way the Moderators maintain order here in my opinion. As a result we are able to share honest opinions that sometimes are in complete opposition. I think it is part of the learning process. Spirited debate is a good thing as long it is civil, esp in this format; without civility it quickly becomes a 'mine is bigger than yours' free-for-all that has little value.
Many of us are taking the "producers side", based on the evidence presented here. Most of us have undoubtedly had situations where a manufacturer has to be pushed to honor a warranty. If the evidence supported that course of action the overwhelming feedback of this group would be to pursue further action with S&W. It does not.
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I side with the side that is right. The consumer in this case did something he shouldn't have. S&W shouldn't replace a gun I throw in a fire, right? Then why should they replace a gun that has been loaded with questionable ammo? |
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I stand behind S&W and take their side. I'm going to make a few assumptions about the R&D and testing that S&W has done in bringing the weapon to market. I will bet you paychecks they have more data on the strength of the polymer frame and barrel of that gun than you can read in a week. I imagine it includes enough scientific evidence to reasonably prove that no normally produced SAAMI spec factory loads can blow out the side and back strap of the frame and tie up the chamber as this one was. I bet they have an estimate of the CPU/PSI required to do this to the weapon with great confidence. They may have also been able to carefully inspect and measure the subject chamber and barrel to determine that it was of size and condition that could not have resulted from factory ammo. Where I work, clues lead to evidence and reasonable conclusions that the majority can clearly understand and comprehend beyond a reasonable doubt. Here we have several clues and at least one piece of damning photographic evidence (reloaded rounds) that are not in the OPs favor. That is why nearly everyone is supporting S&W. |
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Why would I take S&W's side? Because they've always had mine. I'm a walking jinx. I've had numerous issues with all brands of guns. A number of those S&W (no catastrophic failures though). In all those times not once has S&W asked me to pay a dime. They've handled it all for me in the politest manner possible. I reward that treatment with something called faith. So no I don't think S&W is some "shady car dealer".
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