[Newbs]

So I was at the range just having fun then something hit my hand. I have never seen this happen. I am guessing it just failed , is this a warranty type thing? https://goo.gl/photos/TyUbBZKJJL4dGYCu5 https://goo.gl/photos/QS6WQhrdzoTafdEB9

 

[1toughdog]

Dang, I guess. Factory loads? WCRep should be along shortly and they'll straighten this out for you - but dang. Meantime I'd e-mail them, including the image.

 

[Newbs]

Yep all factory brass loads, no steel.

 

[Bigdaddymike]

WOW, first glad you weren't injured! Hate to have that in my eye! I would call or email Wilson and include that photo. I'm sure they'll take care of it

 

[Newbs]

Ya I was shocked when it happened, I thought maybe I moved my hand and the slide bit me then I saw it was the sight and my heart sank. Does anyone know the email address at wilson?

 

[joshua1911]

[email protected]

 

[Newbs]

Thanks email sent to [email protected] and will see what happens.

 

[charlie-6]

looks like rear sight got smack real hard from a blow. :scratch:

 

[Newbs]

I am guessing there was just a flaw in the sight that over time just caused it to break, I treat this thing like a baby. For a stupid moment I thought it hit my hand then realized that would not be possible because the slide would hit first lol.

 

[cdhbrad]

Broken rear sight should be an easy fix. All it likely needs is to have one of these installed either by you or a competent smith:http://shopwilsoncombat.com/Lo-Mount-Adjustable-Rear-Sight-Standard-Blade/productinfo/428W/. Warranty.....don't know, only Wilson can tell you that.

 

[scw2]

Wow, that is interesting.

Good news is sending in the slide back to Wilson is cheap and easy.

 

[combat auto]

Wow, I have that sight on one of my TEs, thanks for the heads up, likely just an "anomaly" but make sure you are all wearing ballistic rated shooting glasses (rather than just safety rated).
C.A.
Of course WC will fix it, and pay for the round-trip.

 

[CT Chip]

I have that sight on my Supergrade (736 rounds) and two of my Guncrafters (442 & 450 rounds) and so far, so good.
I'm confident Wilson will take care of it under warranty.

 

[WilsonCombatRep]

We will send you a new sight blade of your choice. They are easy to install as long as you have all the parts-otherwise we will need your slide. [email protected] is the best way to address it.

 

[Sgt. Y]

Think of the physics, larger sites more mass, thinner material due to deeper set groove, possible bubble in metal. Original design was just a flat piece of metal set in the slide now we have grooved larger more elaborate sites making the mass heavier and heavier, surprised that more incidents like this aren't happening. Look at all the garbage guys are putting on their ARs now trying to mount on their pistols. I know that this was a factory weapon probably a flaw in the metal. But in the pic where the break happened it looked pretty thin.

 

[Newbs]

emailed them and they have responded, service is great!

 

[1toughdog]

Just my opinion - I'd send the slide in, that way WC can examine it and determine what happened "help them, help you" kind of a situation. They install, they learn, you're made whole! Just my thought! Knew WCR/WC would save the day!

WC customer service is second to none! Best wishes with your pistol, sir!

 

[Hondo 60]

I could understand this happening to a $500 elcheapo 1911, but a Wilson?
I'm sure they'll make it right, but I'd still be VERY disappointed.

 

[scw2]

Just my opinion - I'd send the slide in, that way WC can examine it and determine what happened "help them, help you" kind of a situation. They install, they learn, you're made whole! Just my thought! Knew WCR/WC would save the day!

WC customer service is second to none! Best wishes with your pistol, sir!

Yeah, If I were the manufacturer, I would want to take a look at this one up close.

 

[Novitiate]

Glad you're okay. I'd send the whole slide in.