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Road Captain
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The bike should get sorted out easily enough. As for the firearm, buyer beware. It sounds to me like you bought a fantasy of what you think a Colt should be. Reality is that you overpaid for an engraving of a little prancing pony. I know nothing about cowboy guns, but I know a whole lot about 1911s. Anyone that has been buying and selling firearms over the last ten years knows that Colt churns out guns of varying quality as to fit and finish. Most of them run, but they may not be the best specimens cosmetically. In the 1911 world, Colt is known for drilling dust covers and recoil spring tunnels off center. I'd never buy or take delivery of a Colt without looking it over first. I can't tell you how many times I've walked away from a Colt purchase over manufacturing flaws visible to the naked eye. I have one good one in the house, but I had to shop for it.
But, you got the little prancing pony so you should be all giddy over that.
But, you got the little prancing pony so you should be all giddy over that.
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Glad I could help. The only thing I've ever owned that exceeded my expectations was old, with the exception of a 1989 Mazda 4x4 Pick Up which was and still is put through hell and no problems. 1967 Ford Falcon Station Wagon; 1947 John Deere Model A tractor, and several Winchesters from the 1800s.
Snarly: Whether I like reading them or not is not the issue. Some I say **** You to; others I say thanks. But to no one do I say they should not come here and post in the first place, as did the initial response. I hope you see the distinction.
Snarly: Whether I like reading them or not is not the issue. Some I say **** You to; others I say thanks. But to no one do I say they should not come here and post in the first place, as did the initial response. I hope you see the distinction.
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Another option is to take that ol' Colt an' hold up a battery store.
I mean..... REALLY DUDE? Hope tomorrow's a better day for ya!
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Bike is under warranty so if there's another dealer nearby that would be a good option. If not, explain to Service Manager at original dealership.
Myself I would find another dealer or an Indy I could trust.
BTW, I've had plenty of things "hit the *****".
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