I might in these times of having to wait long periods of time to purchase a desired firearm. Generally, I'm a perfectionist, and want products to arrive unused and undamaged. The pictures have me questioning if that rifle was a store demo before, with people handling and collapsing/un-collapsing the stock (or worse, it was a purchase & then returned item). You could always change out the buffer tube later if it really bothered you, I purchased a brand new Ruger Mark IV Target that had the bluing scratched up on top of the barrel (I didn't notice until I got home). I didn't return it, just put some black nail polish over it, and it looks better.My Springfield Saint Victor 5.56 came in and the stock is scratched up on the tube and the finish looks down to the metal. I’m a Rural King now. Would you take this?
I don’t know if Springfield would send a replacement tube or not. It just bugs me. I left work early to go pick this up. Was so excited last night I couldn’t sleep and it’s all I thought about at work as I watched the clock like a kid and then it looks like this. If times were good, I wouldn’t take it. My Springfield 1911 was perfect out of the box. I’m guessing the stock has a burr place or something that made the scratch. If I pass, I don’t know when I’ll find another.Would SA send a replacement tube?
My Springfield Saint Victor 5.56 came in and the stock is scratched up on the tube and the finish looks down to the metal. I’m a Rural King now. Would you take this?
I was thinking the same thing but if it’s been shot you should have marks on the ejection bump, some usually wipe off but not all.That looks pretty rough and I personally wouldn't accept that as is without a steep discount. Is it definitely scratched or can that be another material that got between the buffer and stock that left a residue?
If you have any experience with the AR platform you should push the takedown pin and open the upper and look for wear signs of a used gun.
Also if it was a store display gun I'm sure you'll be able to notice wear on the charging handle.I was thinking the same thing but if it’s been shot you should have marks on the ejection bump, some usually wipe off but not all.
PSA is currently offer the Saint Victor for under $1000. I've noticed a few LGS near me are starting to restock ARs of different manufacturers probably due to the lack of available ammo people aren't buying as many guns here.I'm under the impression this is a NIB factory AR from SA via the distributor/FFL. If not then it's a different matter.
Considering today's circumstances I'd consider one self lucky to get a new factory gun.
I'm under the impression this is a NIB factory AR from SA via the distributor/FFL. If not then it's a different matter.
Considering today's circumstances I'd consider one self lucky to get a new factory gun.
Not without a nice discount.