Originally Posted by
Nomercy448
This would be me.
I'd also look at it like this: it's new now, S&W will replace it. If it DOES become a problem soon enough, he can take it to a smith and get it remedied, on his dime, or send it now and never have a potential for a problem.
Then again, I'm also the type that buys new guns, scopes, bikes, etc, even though I could buy a used one cheaper, because I'd rather not buy problems. If the volume of car/truck depreciation new vs. used weren't so big, I'd never buy a used car either.
I agree. And the OP would be completely justified in getting the problem taken care of right up front while the warranty was still in effect.
I'd rather buy new myself. That way I know the whole history of the gun, car, whatever.
There's just this thing I have about not messing with something that is working so well.
I have an M1 Garand that probably saw action in Korea and maybe even WW2. The bore looks like it has been sandblasted. The rifle shoots truly amazing groups from the bench.
It works great so it doesn't get tampered with.