Is this Reasonable damage on new Ransom Rest inserts?

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Is this Reasonable damage on new Ransom Rest inserts?

Post by Georgezilla » Thu Jun 24, 2010 3:36 pm

I just purchased a new set of 1911 government Ransom Rest inserts from midway. They are brand new, and I have not used them yet. As soon as I opened the box and inspected them, I noticed two things that would appear to be not normal.

The first thing I noticed is that the bottom hole of the right-hand insert where the grip screw stud is placed in the RR insert had a fairly large gouge taken out of it. Here is a picture:
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The second thing I noticed was that the middle portion of the left-hand insert appeared to be hollow. I do not think this is normal because the right-hand insert is solid. When inspecting the back of the right-hand grip insert (the one that feels hollow in places), I noticed that there is a void of rubber in the middle hole. Here is a picture:
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So my question is are both these issues acceptable? I just wanted to check with you guys before I bother RR about something that is not an issue.

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Post by blue68f100 » Thu Jun 24, 2010 5:52 pm

Contact Ransom and see what they say. A while back some one had a problem with the pads and they sent new ones out FREE.
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Post by Bullseye » Fri Jun 25, 2010 6:57 am

No, that's not normal. That void is especially bad. Randsom stands behind their products and will replace your defective grip inserts.

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Post by stork » Fri Jun 25, 2010 10:33 am

I have to admit, mine look similar. but mine is also 20+ years old and has tested thousand upon thousand of rounds.

Usually you will get this if you don't have the grip screw bushings properly seated in the grip adaptors.

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Post by Georgezilla » Sat Jun 26, 2010 1:31 pm

Ransom said those are trash grips. They are sending me a new set.

This is the second time I have had a problem with one of their products, but they made the last problem right as well.

Good customer service.

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