Everyone,
See the attached pictures of a "new" gun. Apparently S&W has poor quality control and can produce lemons like anyone else. They test-fired it to check it out but failed to notice this damage. If you notice the "ear" (for lack of the technical word) is bent back on one side of the frame directly behind the cylinder. I noticed it as soon as I began to clean it to prepare it for its upcoming 50 rds of ammo. There are no marks to indicate it was hit with something so I don't understand how it happened.
Let me know what you think. It is going back to the dealer this afternoon and hopefully a new one will be here before the end of the week.
The digital camera didn't like pictures that close but I think you can get the idea.
See the attached pictures of a "new" gun. Apparently S&W has poor quality control and can produce lemons like anyone else. They test-fired it to check it out but failed to notice this damage. If you notice the "ear" (for lack of the technical word) is bent back on one side of the frame directly behind the cylinder. I noticed it as soon as I began to clean it to prepare it for its upcoming 50 rds of ammo. There are no marks to indicate it was hit with something so I don't understand how it happened.
Let me know what you think. It is going back to the dealer this afternoon and hopefully a new one will be here before the end of the week.
The digital camera didn't like pictures that close but I think you can get the idea.