Interesting Colt QC problems.

[Iraqgunz]

I have said this time and again and I stress this in the class all the time. No matter who makes your weapon, Colt, Noveske, LMT or even Paul from BCM himself, you should ALWAYS inspect your firearms.

If you can disassemble the weapon into basic groups and look for anything out of the ordinary or anything that is incorrect. If you don't like it then ask for another one and if they don't have another (and unless it is something minor) just walk away.

[MistWolf]

IG is very right. That's why pilots always do a pre-flight. As good as we technicians want to be, occasionally we miss something. Still, it's embarrassing when a pilot finds it.

Quality control is in the hands of those who make the rifle. Quality cannot be added later. Inspectors can only assure the rifle is made right. I'll bet dollars to donuts that the assembler who missed those will be embarrassed no end when they find out

[Agnostic]

This is always a good idea. Most companies genuinely do try to make a good product, but they can be entirely in the dark if their consumers aren't vocal about their products and giving them feedback on what they can change and improve.

This is right on the mark. A good company will try to turn these events into learning experiences and opportunities to improve. How did this happen, why did we miss it, what can we do to prevent it from happening in the future? Quality is an ongoing process.

[Bowser]

I've had Les Baer Police Special models come in that had castle nuts installed backwards. When I looked at their website, the stock photo shows the exact same thing. I don't think the Baer rifles are of high quality in the first place, but thought this was kinda funny. lol

[thopkins22]

Except Baer does it on purpose and claims it to be an "improvement." Something about catching on gear...IG I think asked them about it years ago.

[Joe Mamma]

I've seen a brand new 6920 that had the crush washer (for the flash hider) on backwards. It was about 5 years ago.

Joe Mamma

[Rascally]

i hope you added pics!! they dont lie!

You say this in the Age of Photoshop?

Rascal

"You can never be too rich, too good looking, or too well armed"

[Big A]

Probably one of those chinese made Colts Wal-Mart sells....

[Meplat]

I've had Les Baer Police Special models come in that had castle nuts installed backwards. When I looked at their website, the stock photo shows the exact same thing. I don't think the Baer rifles are of high quality in the first place, but thought this was kinda funny. lol

Except Baer does it on purpose and claims it to be an "improvement." Something about catching on gear...IG I think asked them about it years ago.

I think I remember this. They ran it in a catalog photo and when questioned over it they said it was requested by SWAT teams or some sort of LEO who preferred the set up that way so that they didn't scratch themselves on it or something along those lines.
Anyone here ever been scratched by a castle nut? I know I haven't...

[rljatl]

Colt or any manufacturer can and do make mistakes, but just remember that the owner could have been futzing around with it before he brought it to you to be dipped and painted.