[Cristiano.45ACP]

Hello all,
Last week, I discovered my 325 TR lacked the logo on the right side of the frame. I called S&W Customer Service. When I gave the serial number to the lady attending to me, she looked it up, confirmed that it was a S&W Performance Center 325 TR, not the short barreled variant. Question: should I send it back to S&W for application of the TR logo; or, would it be more value as a factory error? Thanks for all of your expert advice.

 

[jonesy814]

There isnt really a premium for factory errors like that with revolvers like there is with coins

 

[gearchecker]

If S&W would agree to have it engraved with the TR logo (and pay for the shipping in both directions), send it in, otherwise don't bother.

 

[ussmanlovede36]

I would leave it as is. To me it's better without the TR logo. How about some pics?

 

[timetripper]

You have an oddity. Whether it's worth more or less depends upon the individual. Personally I would prefer not to have the logo. It's a little too gaudy for me. But having a TR revolver without the logo... well by golly that would make me smile!

John

 

[Boriqua]

I dont know how smith will react .. is it a defect in manufacturing and then should be repaired on their dime ??

But ... I would think not having it might hurt resale. If I were paying extra to buy cool unobtainium then I kind of want it to say "cool unobtainium" on it.

JMHO

 

[Cristiano.45ACP]

Boriqua and GearChecker, S&W will pay shipping both ways as well as put on the logo.

USSmanlovede36 and TimeTripper, would either of you be willing to pay a premium over the going rates for NIB with hang tags etc. for your dream S&W with a factory error such as this one?

Thanks all for your thoughts.
Ricardo

 

[StrawHat]

I thought only the Model 21 had the garish logo on the sideplate.

Kevin

 

[Boriqua]

Boriqua and GearChecker, S&W will pay shipping both ways as well as put on the logo.

USSmanlovede36 and TimeTripper, would either of you be willing to pay a premium over the going rates for NIB with hang tags etc. for your dream S&W with a factory error such as this one?

Thanks all for your thoughts.
Ricardo

Awesome .. God for you and good on S&W FOR taking it seriously. I personally think it's a great outcome.

 

[Dhstheiv]

I’d prefer with out the logo honestly but I don’t know if I’d pay more to not have it

 

[Cristiano.45ACP]

Thanks, Dhstheiv.