T/C Pro Hunter question.

[Norseman]

Hello everyone, long time lurker and traditional sidelock user recently switched to the modern muzzleloader world with a quick question.

I have a brand new, Springfield built Pro Hunter Stainless and immediately noticed what appear to be tool or grinder marks on the rear of the frame. I looked at a Weathershield PH and it was much smoother. I realize stainless is harder to cast and machine as nicely as carbon steel but as I only had the one stainless PH to look at I was wondering if any other owners noticed something similar. Understandably this is very minor and purely cosmetic in nature. Thanks for looking.

 

[dwm]

I will check my guns when I get home, but I don’t recall seeing that, I have a few so we will see

 

[Norseman]

Thanks. A case of Bubba’s first day in firearm manufacturing or DGAF attitude at S&W?

I will check my guns when I get home, but I don’t recall seeing that, I have a few so we will see

 

[SuperKirby]

I'm not sure. I have two frames and I guess I've never noticed much on them. If it's a concern is maybe try to get a hold of their see ice department. Do it at a time when you have time to be in good because you will be. Once you get through to someone though they're pretty helpful. I had to send one frame back and they took care of everything. It's possible they're having some QC issues or a bad batch of frames for out or something. I know of one frame that was purchased and just looked terrible. All sorts of finish issues. It was promptly returned and swapped for a different one. The new one is fine though.

 

[dwm]

Sir ,looking at my guns I have 3 stainless frames and they all have that finish in the same area, it’s not that bad but there, never really noticed it before

 

[old/new]

Doesn't show up on my PH.

 

[Norseman]

Thanks guys, Springfield or Rochester guns? Old/new is yours stainless or weathershield? Dwm, you have the same grinder line on all three?

Thanks again for looking guys.

 

[03mossy]

The terrible looking frame that Superkirby mentioned above was mine. I bought it brand new from a very reputable online dealer and had it shipped to my FFL. It literally looked like it had been used for many years and it was a “new” frame. It’s shocking how that made it out of the TC factory. The dealer made it right tho and sent me a new frame that is spotless. As long as the rest of your frame looks ok I wouldn’t worry to much.

 

[dwm]

Yes sir, I even have a blued one that shows some marks, they are not that bad but visible, I never noticed it till you’re post, I’m am pretty sure that is common, maybe worse on some, I’m not gonna worry about it they shoot well

 

[old/new]

Thanks guys, Springfield or Rochester guns? Old/new is yours stainless or weathershield? Dwm, you have the same grinder line on all three?


Mine is stainless. No such marks.

 

[Norseman]

I appreciate the feedback, thank you.