Hello all!
I have been after an officer sized 1911 for quite some time, and I finally settled on the Girsan MC1911 SC Ultimate in 9mm. I am not a fan of optics, so I ordered it without the optional red dot.
The gun arrived this morning, but my lgs accidentally ordered it with the optic, which was installed from the factory. They offered it to me at the “no optic” price since it was their mistake, so I went ahead with it since I would just take the optic off and replace it with the cover plate, which SHOULD have been included.
After literally tearing the case apart, I realized the cover plate was NOT included. No worries, I’ll just contact EAA, right? WRONG! I emailed them and got a quick response; they are NOT able to send me a replacement cover plate, even though I said I’d pay for it.
I tried calling their customer service and was told the same thing. The person on the phone also couldn’t verify if my gun is compatible with aftermarket 1911 officer parts, such as mags, springs, etc.
So I have three questions:
Thanks in advance!
UPDATE
I took the gun back to the dealer I bought it from. He tried to call EAA, who told him the same thing; they couldn’t, or were I willing, to replace the part. I told the dealer I wanted to return the gun since it was their mistake in the first place, and that EAA isn’t being any help on a brand new gun that is supposed to be warranties for life. The dealer told me all sales are final, I shouldn’t have went forward with the sale if I wasn’t comfortable with this possible outcome. I asked him if he could at least pressure EAA for me to get the part. He said it’s not his problem and he doesn’t have the time. Needless to say I’m finding a new shop.
I ended up taking the gun over to a different shop and worked out a deal to trade it for a Colt Defender. I may have had to take a hit, but at least I don’t have to deal with EAA or the other dealer anymore. Valuable lesson learned!
I have been after an officer sized 1911 for quite some time, and I finally settled on the Girsan MC1911 SC Ultimate in 9mm. I am not a fan of optics, so I ordered it without the optional red dot.
The gun arrived this morning, but my lgs accidentally ordered it with the optic, which was installed from the factory. They offered it to me at the “no optic” price since it was their mistake, so I went ahead with it since I would just take the optic off and replace it with the cover plate, which SHOULD have been included.
After literally tearing the case apart, I realized the cover plate was NOT included. No worries, I’ll just contact EAA, right? WRONG! I emailed them and got a quick response; they are NOT able to send me a replacement cover plate, even though I said I’d pay for it.
I tried calling their customer service and was told the same thing. The person on the phone also couldn’t verify if my gun is compatible with aftermarket 1911 officer parts, such as mags, springs, etc.
So I have three questions:
- Where can I find a replacement optic cover?
- If I choose to go without the red dot while I sort this issue out, will firing the gun without anything installed in the optic spot hurt the gun?
- Are the Girsan officer sized 1911s compatible with basic aftermarket parts? Particularly mags, spring kits, grip panels, and mainspring housings…
Thanks in advance!
UPDATE
I took the gun back to the dealer I bought it from. He tried to call EAA, who told him the same thing; they couldn’t, or were I willing, to replace the part. I told the dealer I wanted to return the gun since it was their mistake in the first place, and that EAA isn’t being any help on a brand new gun that is supposed to be warranties for life. The dealer told me all sales are final, I shouldn’t have went forward with the sale if I wasn’t comfortable with this possible outcome. I asked him if he could at least pressure EAA for me to get the part. He said it’s not his problem and he doesn’t have the time. Needless to say I’m finding a new shop.
I ended up taking the gun over to a different shop and worked out a deal to trade it for a Colt Defender. I may have had to take a hit, but at least I don’t have to deal with EAA or the other dealer anymore. Valuable lesson learned!
