I’ve shipped through FedEx a few times no problem. It may have changed but it used to be they could be shipped to and from a manufacturer for repairs. You had to drop off at a real FedEx location though not a mail express type of place.
I was kind of curious so I’ve been looking. Looks like is legal to do it, but all common carriers have instituted rules stating they have to go through a FFL. This makes no sense because the FFL would have to transfer your firearm back to you.
From my experience the package has to be delivered to one of the FedEx Hubs. It can’t go to a small FedEx store. Seems like I had to pick it up at the same hub. This has been about 10yrs ago so there is a high probability that something has changed.I have to admit, I’m very confused by that?
^^FedEx and UPS will both accept declared firearms at their hub locations from private individuals, sub-stations/drop-locations will not.From my experience the package has to be delivered to one of the FedEx Hubs. It can’t go to a small FedEx store. Seems like I had to pick it up at the same hub. This has been about 10yrs ago so there is a high probability that something has changed.
^^FedEx and UPS will both accept declared firearms at their hub locations from private individuals, sub-stations/drop-locations will not.
There's a ton of ignorance at the shipping locations, and obviously the attitudes of various staff members come into play as well.Thinking back on it, Browning wouldn't send me an RMA telling me, FedEx won't take them. It makes me wonder, if certain gun manufacturers are trying to be politically correct and going along with certain government entities in making us jump thru the hoops when returning firearms and other manufacturers are still sending RMA's for shipping by FedEx, UPS and others?
The gunsmith did advise it still was a pretty poorly fit barrel so if/when I can find a Fed Ex drop to accept the return package (yes, I know it is completely legal for me to return it but many of the Fed Ex drop off centers won’t touch it unless it’s shipped from an FFL holder back to the factory), I will most probably return it for a new barrel.
That has always fascinated me- buying A Name. I know some people buy a Corvette, a certain Audi class, obviously some razors, etc., because of the name, but performance is the selling point for me.I may have missed it but is there a reason you have to use FedEx? I shipped a revolver to Ruger and IIRC I used UPS. I took it to a local shipping store and it was as easy as shipping a letter.
Interesting read about Colt QC as I was really wanting a Colt 1911 at some point. Hmmm
That has always fascinated me- buying A Name. I know some people buy a Corvette, a certain Audi class, obviously some razors, etc., because of the name, but performance is the selling point for me.
If you're a modestly competent gun tinkerer, I would say a Colt could be worth the money because you would be able to assess it and either say good-to-go, or you're able to make it what it should be with a bit of effort & some extra parts.
If you really want the Colt, have a dealer nearby and can handle several, that's the only way I would buy one. Definitely not something I would have ordered in.
If you just have the 1911 bug, Tisas guns are an absolute steal at the moment. Excellent fit and finish and a ton of options. Their highest end is pretty much entry level on the Colt.
It’s amazing how little some employees know about their job. I had a lady at the USPS tell me the at they absolutely will not, ever, allow tobacco to be shipped through the US mail. She had no answer when I informed her that companies routinely ship pipe tobacco to me through the USPS.So...after all the confusion, the local FedEx drop accepted the package for shipment without any issues
One thing I do miss about Tennessee- stopping in rural gas stations and seeing a wall of 2 pound tobacco bags, 4 deep, floor to ceiling.It’s amazing how little some employees know about their job. I had a lady at the USPS tell me the at they absolutely will not, ever, allow tobacco to be shipped through the US mail. She had no answer when I informed her that companies routinely ship pipe tobacco to me through the USPS.
I own three Tisas 1911s and what I find interesting is that from the first round they all have been accurate and reliable and I have not had to tune extractors or upgrade pieces parts. It doesn't matter what brand or type of ammo I feed them or who made the magazines (except for two Wilson Combat 920s) the pistols said "Great, feed me!" They have been the polar opposites to my Colt 80 series bought in the 1980s or my Dan Wesson bought in the 1990s.Update...Colt got the 1911 yesterday. Should be interesting to see how they remedy the issue. Stay tuned..........
In the meantime,
"If you just have the 1911 bug, Tisas guns are an absolute steal at the moment. Excellent fit and finish and a ton of options. Their highest end is pretty much entry level on the Colt."
We have a couple Tisas specimens at the shop. Not my style but the fit, finish, and overall quality of machining, etc. got my attention. Their replicas of the old school military 1911 A models kept calling to me and for about less than 1/2 the tariff of any of my Kimbers, Rugers, and definitely the aforementioned Colt.
So......