I think Bass Pro sold me a "returned" XD - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

TexicanKid · 01-05-2007, 01:18 PM

The gun had a funny, cheap, red lock on trigger, like they kind they only use when you carry a gun back into their store, and some weird "Bass Pro" clear tape stuck on one side of the gun case (return tape?).

Strange.

The gun was in excellent condition, however, except for a barely percetible scratch near the left front of the slide that I noticed later after I purchased the pistol. Either I did this scratch at home (against a stud on my jeans) or it was there and showed up more when I wiped the slide down. Could have been the reason the pistol was returned, IF it was returned.

Still, don't like the feeling of possibly being "had" by Bass Pro. That's kind of like being surprised by a Cub Scout; embarrasing. I inquired about this pistol being "returned" and sent an email to the manager, but they never responded. I just won't buy there anymore.

However, the pistol looks in fine shape overall and I will take it to the range tomorrow. It'll get scratched again anyway, sometime. Maybe I can touch up the slide with something.

propellerhead · 01-05-2007, 01:28 PM

Those red things come standard with all pistols.

After 10,000 rounds, you won't even care about that little scratch. Just go have fun with your new gun.

TexicanKid · 01-05-2007, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by propellerhead

Those red things come standard with all pistols.

After 10,000 rounds, you won't even care about that little scratch. Just go have fun with your new gun.

You're right.

Also, I was thinking I need to look at guns more like ol' John Wayne, the movie star, would have. He wouldn't whine about a little scratch, he'd just saddle up and head out.

And the Duke looked down at the minor scratch on his pistol, and before all the other cowhands, he broke down and whimpered, whimpered like a little baby who had just had his pacifier taken from him.

"I'm taking over this drive," said his Red River sidekick. "Someone has to."

And as the herd drove on, they left the Duke blabbering and whimpering in the dust, holding his scratched toy.

Naw, not going to happen to me. Satisfied with my XD.

Miguel · 01-05-2007, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by TexicanKid

You're right.

Also, I was thinking I need to look at guns more like ol' John Wayne, the movie star, would have. He wouldn't whine about a little scratch, he'd just saddle up and head out.

And the Duke looked down at the minor scratch on his pistol, and before all the other cowhands, he broke down and whimpered, whimpered like a little baby who had just had his pacifier taken from him.

"I'm taking over this drive," said his Red River sidekick. "Someone has to."

And as the herd drove on, they left the Duke blabbering and whimpering in the dust, holding his scratched toy.

Naw, not going to happen to me. Satisfied with my XD.

coming to the TXDPSA meet then?

TexicanKid · 01-05-2007, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Miguel

coming to the TXDPSA meet then?

I didn't know about it. Where can I look it up online?

Trace · 01-05-2007, 01:51 PM

It should have the XD cable lock with it.. not some cheap red trigger lock.

TexicanKid · 01-05-2007, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Trace

It should have the XD cable lock with it.. not some cheap red trigger lock.

It had the cable lock, the red piece of plastic up in the slide, and then a cheap red lock on the trigger, that only the store guy had the key for (some generic key they keep on hand).

But this Bass Pro store in Garland, Texas is new and notorious for having (in my opinion) folks behind the counter who are not too saavy on guns.

I'll give you an example: I was looking at a double barreled shotgun whose tag said (12 and 20 gauge), meaning interchangeable barrels sets, but the clerk thought that one barrel should be 12 and the other 20 (on the same set up!).

Now, anyone knows that the worst thing you can do with a shotgun is put a wrong size shell in the tube, so to have a two-gauge double barrel setup would be impossible. But the guy insisted that the twin 12 gauge barrels must be a mistake, that the right barrel should be 20 gauge and the left 12 gauge. Hehe.

Oh well.

D_Fence · 01-05-2007, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Trace

It should have the XD cable lock with it.. not some cheap red trigger lock.

He was talking about that inch or so long red piece of plastic that is in the chamber and sticks out of the breech.

rev-arb · 01-05-2007, 01:58 PM

Makes you wonder if it was an older gun (still new) or a floor model returned to the box.

TexicanKid · 01-05-2007, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by D_Fence

He was talking about that inch or so long red piece of plastic that is in the chamber and sticks out of the breech.

No, not that. That was in addition. I mean cheap store lock directly on the trigger.

01-05-2007, 01:18 PM	#1
TexicanKid XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 393	I think Bass Pro sold me a "returned" XD The gun had a funny, cheap, red lock on trigger, like they kind they only use when you carry a gun back into their store, and some weird "Bass Pro" clear tape stuck on one side of the gun case (return tape?). Strange. The gun was in excellent condition, however, except for a barely percetible scratch near the left front of the slide that I noticed later after I purchased the pistol. Either I did this scratch at home (against a stud on my jeans) or it was there and showed up more when I wiped the slide down. Could have been the reason the pistol was returned, IF it was returned. Still, don't like the feeling of possibly being "had" by Bass Pro. That's kind of like being surprised by a Cub Scout; embarrasing. I inquired about this pistol being "returned" and sent an email to the manager, but they never responded. I just won't buy there anymore. However, the pistol looks in fine shape overall and I will take it to the range tomorrow. It'll get scratched again anyway, sometime. Maybe I can touch up the slide with something.

01-05-2007, 01:28 PM	#2
propellerhead XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Foat Wurth, TX Posts: 3,516	Those red things come standard with all pistols. After 10,000 rounds, you won't even care about that little scratch. Just go have fun with your new gun. __________________ XD-9 Tactical for IDPA, XD-40 Subcompact for concealed carry, XD-45 Service for home defense. Three calibers, three models, three purposes. No compromises.

01-05-2007, 01:51 PM	#6
Trace XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 2,880	It should have the XD cable lock with it.. not some cheap red trigger lock. __________________ Some of my toys: SA XD45 Service (Black on Black) Les Baer Monolith Heavyweight Les Baer Monolith Commanche Heavyweight Les Baer S.R.P. Ed Brown Classic Custom 5" Ed Brown Special Forces 5" Ed Brown Kobra Carry 4.25" Yes, I come from the land of 1911's "In GOD we trust...Everyone else, keep your hands where I can see 'em"

01-05-2007, 01:58 PM	#9
rev-arb XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West River, South Dakota Posts: 12,982 Blog Entries: 3	Makes you wonder if it was an older gun (still new) or a floor model returned to the box. __________________ You got to "post" before you can "TOTP!" Rom. 12:12 "The world has yet to see what God can do with and for and through and in a man who is fully and wholly consecrated to Him." - Henry Varley to DL Moody "I felt only as a man can feel who is roaming over the prairies of the far West, well armed, and mounted on a fleet and gallant steed." - Buffalo Bill

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