Recent new FN FNX purchase - did I actually buy used?

[iwilson]

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Hello all,
I am not new to pistols, however I do need an expert opinion on this matter -
So.. I bought a new FN FNX 45 just 2 days ago at a major retailer. MSRP was $1,299. Got it home and, of course, took it apart only to see gun powder residue and very deep markings on the inside of the slide (pic attached). This is my 3rd handgun and I bought all of them new, never seen anything like this before.

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[DoubleDuty]

Probably from test firing

 

[robertc1024]

Pfft. If it runs, who cares.

 

[Frank59]

That looks like more than test firing wear to me. I think they usually put about 50 rounds down range before they ship. Could be the color making it look worse than it really is. Did you wipe it down with anything after you took the pic?

 

[Shady]

The time to inspect a pistol is before you pay and fill out the forms

 

[grumper]

Dunno about that one, but none of my brand new guns ever came looking like that.

What is the red crap ? Rust?

 

[baboon]

When I bought my H&K 51 I think they took the gun out & dogged it. The front forearm was melted! H&K's are a dirty design, but this looked like 1000's of rounds of abuse. And the punk that sold it to me said they cleaned it.

 

[Bithabus]

Looks like a lot of test firing. Probably not worth the hassle to bring it back. Have you cleaned it yet?

 

[Hoji]

Dunno about that one, but none of my brand new guns ever came looking like that.

What is the red crap ? Rust?

Grease

 

[Dawico]

Pfft. If it runs, who cares.

This.

You are going to use it I am assuming. That firearm is good for many thousands of rounds. It's not like it's almost wore out.

It's not like you were going for a NIB collectable to never be shot.

PS this is why I like the used market so much. I see those used in the $1000 range all the time. Most people don't shoot much so they are in pretty new condition but 25% cheaper.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Welcome to the Forum!

 

[Lonesome Dove]

The time to inspect a pistol is before you pay and fill out the forms

Not always possible.

 

[Hoji]

Not always possible.

True. Most FFLs are not going to allow you to put an idiot scratch on a new pistol in their inventory, and are not going to risk one of their employees doing the same.

 

[Renegade]

When I bought my H&K 51 I think they took the gun out & dogged it. The front forearm was melted! H&K's are a dirty design, but this looked like 1000's of rounds of abuse. And the punk that sold it to me said they cleaned it.

HK never made a 51. Lots of builders have made them.

 

[baboon]

HK never made a 51. Lots of builders have made them.

Your right, but I figured if I wrote a Fleming 51 even more peeps would be confused.

 

[TheMailMan]

What major retailer did you purchase it from? Do they sell used guns? Do they do trades?

 

[Reinz]

Pfft. If it runs, who cares.

I’d care!!

If it was used, it tells volumes about the integrity of the dealer. If he’s willing to pull these shenanigans for a few extra bucks, there could be even more worse things down the road.

If I came to the conclusion that it was used, I’d give him once chance to make it right. If not, I’d never darken his door again and be sure to persuade others to do the same.

 

[Hoji]

All of y’all do realize that every new gun you buy has been shot a few times, right?

The spent casings in the box? Where do you think they came from?

 

[TheMailMan]

All of y’all do realize that every new gun you buy has been shot a few times, right?

The spent casings in the box? Where do you think they came from?

Looking at those pictures it's either a bad ceracote job or it's used. There shouldn't be that much wear under the slide from test firing.

 

[Reinz]

All of y’all do realize that every new gun you buy has been shot a few times, right?

The spent casings in the box? Where do you think they came from?

For sure, and most guys know that except for possibly a few newbies.

New cars have a few miles on them as well, but I want to be the guy that breaks MY new car in.

If that gun was returned the dealer, it could have have been for a number of reasons.

What if the guy shot machine gun Ammo in it, putting extra stress on parts. Or shot hot reloads, or a Squibb reload and put a minor ring in the barrel that is almost undetectable unless you are looking for it.

And of course the guy will swear that he only put 2 mags through it when in fact he put 4-5 50 round boxes through it.

If I pay for a new gun, it should be new. That way I know it’s history. But more importantly I PAID for a new gun (being test fired a given).

A used gun is discounted and buyer beware comes along with that, that’s part of the gamble for the cheaper price paid.