new beretta m9 question

[CCRBUM]

so I just purchased a new Beretta M9 (buds gun shop).... got home with it, field stripped it and noticed something disturbing.. not only was there wear marks on the frame were it locks into the slide but there were metal chips down in there... like what you would see after machine work was done ... I know places test fire their pistols before shipping them out and I've never purchased a new pistol that didn't have some dirt in it but this is a first for me. There are no scuffs or scratches on the outside of it and the slides and barrel do not appear to have any wear marks on them... I cleaned it out real good and inspected it. I couldn't find anything that would cause me to not shoot the gun but seriously... anyone else encounter this before? Is this typical with Beretta?

[WLJ]

US or Italian made?
The grip screws are usually a dead give-a-way, hex = US made, Slotted = Italian.

[Dave1965]

I just checked my US made m9 that I have had a couple years. I got it brand new and shot maybe a magazine thru it and have not cleaned it of course. No wear marks and no metal shavings.

[CCRBUM]

It's US made

[CCRBUM]

couple of pics...

[Toddstang]

Send it back.

[Rem700]

Send it back.

This

[CCRBUM]

anyone know a quicker way to get a hold of Beretta other than their 800 number? left a voice mail

[CCRBUM]

talked with beretta.... sending it in for them to look at it.

[Dave1965]

yeah mine DOES NOT look like that

[CCRBUM]

thats good to hear Dave! lol I hate having to send it back in but I don't think a new pistol should looks like that.. Beretta confirmed that it IS new and said they just shipped it out a little over a week ago. maybe this one just slipped through quality control.

[Dave1965]

well good thing is they should be able to send it right back directly to you.

[guncrank1]

well good thing is they should be able to send it right back directly to you.

No need to have a FFL involved.

[guncrank1]

From your picks looks like cosmetic damage
Flacking of anodizing of frame, no metal wear.

[Dave1965]

From your picks looks like cosmetic damage
Flacking of anodizing of frame, no metal wear.

still shouldn't be like that on a new gun though

[CCRBUM]

From your picks looks like cosmetic damage
Flacking of anodizing of frame, no metal wear.

so do you think I'm being picky or is it a good idea to send it back?

[Toddstang]

From your picks looks like cosmetic damage
Flacking of anodizing of frame, no metal wear.

still shouldn't be like that on a new gun though

X100

[Dave1965]

From your picks looks like cosmetic damage
Flacking of anodizing of frame, no metal wear.

so do you think I'm being picky or is it a good idea to send it back?

its your gun but if you aren't in a hurry to have it and need it, no problem sending it back. I would.

[Niceguy]

From your picks looks like cosmetic damage
Flacking of anodizing of frame, no metal wear.

so do you think I'm being picky or is it a good idea to send it back?

its your gun but if you aren't in a hurry to have it and need it, no problem sending it back. I would.

I second this...

[CCRBUM]

ok. sounds like sending it back is the right idea. Lets see if they can actually do a 12 day turn around! lol

[guncrank1]

From your picks looks like cosmetic damage
Flacking of anodizing of frame, no metal wear.

so do you think I'm being picky or is it a good idea to send it back?

its your gun but if you aren't in a hurry to have it and need it, no problem sending it back. I would.

I agree

[guncrank1]

ok. sounds like sending it back is the right idea. Lets see if they can actually do a 12 day turn around! lol

Not a deal if you have to pay shipping, but if so you can get your LGS to mail it for you at a cheaper rate.

[CCRBUM]

Beretta is covering all shipping charges

[WLJ]

Every manufacturer puts a dud out from time to time. As long as they're willing to step up to the plate to take care of it without hassle = I will buy from them again.

[CCRBUM]

That's exactly where I'm at.... As long as it's not a slap fire Taurus lol