New LMT: Dings, Dents, Scratches?
I recently had a discussion with someone about my first AR purchase being an LMT upper/lower as opposed to Rock River. This person shared with me how he had just received his new LMT upper/lower with a worn appearance (some dings, scratches, dents). When he asked his dealer about it, he was told that LMT ships out their rifles/parts in a carton without adequate shipping protection, resulting in parts rubbing up against each other during transport. It was also stated, and assumed, that since these rifles will most likely be used for military purposes, they (LMT) are not as concerned about it since the rifle will be roughed up in no time.
Obviously, there are some who may not think it's a big deal to them, but for others who are dropping serious coin and expect a product that at least looks new... it may be an issue.
Are there any LMT owners who've had any cosmetic issues? Do you think this dealer is "full of it"?