Author Topic: Quality? Control (Read 631 times)

Fla Brian · « **on:** April 23, 2004, 09:38:04 PM »

There was a lot of talk on the old MT about how Marlin quality control had slipped in recent times. Now I know why.

I had started to install the scope rings on my new 917V when I noticed that the front base has no groove cut across it to enable me to mount the scope ring. I kinda wonder how they could have overlooked this little detail - and how many other people have experienced this - getting ready to enjoy a new rifle, only to find that the company screwed up in such a basic way.

Now I've got to call Marlin and wait to have them send out a replacement base, providing they haven't made all of them so defectively. In the meanwhile, if I want to use my new rifle any time soon, I'll probably have to go out and get a set of rings for grooved receivers - which won't be of much use to me when Marlin straightens out this latest screw up and sends me a proper base.

This is so frustrating!!!

Fullchoke · « **Reply #1 on:** April 24, 2004, 04:46:27 PM »

Frustrating is right. About a year ago I purchased a new Marlin and had some problems. Marlin did get most of the problems ironed out, but it was still frustrating to have a new rifle you can't shoot.

Marlin will make things right with you and in the meantime you can visit your local CZ dealer. :wink:

Fla Brian · « **Reply #2 on:** April 24, 2004, 05:26:04 PM »

Quote from: Fullchoke

Frustrating is right. About a year ago I purchased a new Marlin and had some problems. Marlin did get most of the problems ironed out, but it was still frustrating to have a new rifle you can't shoot.

Marlin will make things right with you and in the meantime you can visit your local CZ dealer. :wink:

Fortunately, at least with reference to the scope base, I won't have to pack the rifle off to Marlin. What the future holds remains to be seen.

Funny you should mention CZ. The last time I was at the range, a feller there was shooting a 17 caliber CZ. What a pretty rifle! But I'm just not gonna spend that much for a rifle that will see rather limited use. Most of my rimfire work is taken care of by my 25N, Kimber and bull Ruger 10/22.

Fla Brian · « **Reply #3 on:** April 26, 2004, 03:19:03 AM »

Well, I just got off the line with Marlin customer service. It's a good news/bad news situation. The good news is that they'll be sending out a replacement base; the bad news is that it will take two weeks.

I guess it could be worse.