J frame 637 clearcoat problems

[Paintwerk]

Would any of you guys know if S&W`s warranty is still good for someone that is not the original purchaser.

I know Springfield Armory, Keltec, and Taurus, all honor warranty`s on used guns.

My lady has her heart set on a 637 and i found a pretty good deal on a used one. However i was not aware of the clearcoat issues until now.

[Nic]

Originally Posted by Paintwerk

Would any of you guys know if S&W`s warranty is still good for someone that is not the original purchaser.

I know Springfield Armory, Keltec, and Taurus, all honor warranty`s on used guns.

My lady has her heart set on a 637 and i found a pretty good deal on a used one. However i was not aware of the clearcoat issues until now.

Although I was the original owner of mine, S&W never asked.

[God's Country]

I consider it part of the personalization process.
My 637 has some clear coat issues, but I'm OK with it.
Like others said it'll just peel off again.

Unless I were looking to sell the gun or it had some other issue it's just a well loved gun IMO.

I also wouldn't want to swap for a new gun. I already know my gun, and how it shoots.

[IronButt]

Trading your 5 yr old gun for a new one sounds like a good deal. If it's a refurbished gun though, I'd stick with the one you have & just remove the rest of the clearcoat if they won't refinish it on warranty.
I'd check with S&W to be sure the "new" gun you'll be getting wasn't someone elses problem gun.

[highrider]

Sig customer service is among the best. Congratulations on your new gun. One tip you might keep in mind is to keep any strong solvents off of the clear surface.

[Paintwerk]

Originally Posted by God's Country

I consider it part of the personalization process.
My 637 has some clear coat issues, but I'm OK with it.
Like others said it'll just peel off again.

Unless I were looking to sell the gun or it had some other issue it's just a well loved gun IMO.

I also wouldn't want to swap for a new gun. I already know my gun, and how it shoots.

Yeah, im not to concerned. If it does have clearcoat issues, I will probably just strip the finish, and polish, or go with a duracoat, etc.

On another note, Have any of you folks disabled the lock?

I havent heard a lot of issues about them engaging from recoil, etc. save for some 357 models. I probably wont mess with it unless it becomes a problem.

thoughts?

[fingers80002]

My 638-3 has some peeling issues, it works, and looks like it has been used in the trenches, just like it should......

[pred]

S&W had alot of issues with the clear coats and now will not refinish your gun, They will send you another though,.
I would keep the one I have and be happy with it, No telling what you'll get back as far as POA and such.
I have a 340PD and the clear coat is chipping a bit, But it's not going back unless something mechanicle goes wrong with it.
Peter