Ok, finnally got the 12/22 back from USFA, looks to me like they fixed almost everything but not quite 100%...I have also now noticed the three screws on the frame below the cylinder are slightly off now, they almost look to be threaded in at a slight angle and they are not flush to the frame now. I can almost see a thread on the screw closest to the barrel and when I checked and tried to tighten them they had no movment...
Anyways I think I can deal with that but I'm gonna take it to a local SAA gunsmith and see what he thinks just to be on the safe side. Another thing
I definatly did not like about this whole ordeal was the way USFA shipped it back to me. I showed up at my house today and a FedEx package was sitting on my porch
grab it and what do you know it was my pistol, just sitting out in the open up for grabs!!! They sent the pistol back to me not requiring a signature per FedEx, thought that was very irresponsible of them. Well at least it was still there and not stolen by some kid.
Here are some pics, let me know what you guys think!
Thanks,
Jason
Overall, frame to backstrap fit fixed 100%
This is one area they fixed...the gap was 3 times this size along the whole top side of the right grip, better, but not 100%
They did not re-nickel the hammer, but fixed the gap so that the hammer is now centered (left side was touching frame before). Now it does not rub, but still has the scratch to prove that it did.
This is the best pic I could get of the frame screws, this is the only thing that I am not happy with! I can deal with the grip.
I think I might have the hammer Jeweled to take care of the scratchs and am tempted to send it back to fix whatever is wrong with the screws.
Another small issue, no biggie but just FYI. When I talked to Gary I told him since they needed to fix the grip fitment I would like them to install a set of the Faux Ivory grips they sell and have them fit to the gun and of course I would pay, he said they would, but they did not do this. I think to sum it up, that after seeing what USFA says is now "perfect" I will not be buying anymore USFA's. Sad to say, but all my $3-400 Uberti's have a better fit then this.
Thanks for any imput on this...I am I just being to anal? It took me alot of work to buy this ($1300 is alot for a SGT in the Army) so I just feel it should be on par with my Colt Python as far as fit. I bought this gun as a shooter and to pass on to my kids, that is why I want it to be 100% fit.
Jason