P97 with broken frame

[dwd]

I came into a P97 with a frame that has the hole where the pin for the sear is broken out. Is this repairable? What would cause this?
I called Ruger customer service Friday but they weren't there. I assume early out for Easter. Do you think Ruger will warranty this?

 

[Ashlander]

Can you post a photo?? Thanks.

 

[roylt]

I made an offer on that and planned to send it in to ruger. I figured they can't fix it but maybe would trade for some other new gun. The only 45 they have now is the 1911!!

I doubt it can be fixed based on the pictures and I doubt Ruger has any frames laying around.

Good luck and let us know what happens.

 

[dwd]

I called Ruger CS and they could not verify if it would covered under warranty without seeing it. I asked if they even had any extra frames before I sent it in. They said they did have extra frames for $60 but they couldn't "just send me one" of course.
So I went to the Fedex store and they wanted $75 to ship it. she knew it was a gun without even opening or touching the box. I told her it was only parts but that didn't fly. I then took it to Officemax where they Fedex'ed it for $15. fyi

 

[roylt]

Sounds like you will have a nice cheap shooter.

 

[Cheesewhiz]

I called Ruger CS and they could not verify if it would covered under warranty without seeing it. I asked if they even had any extra frames before I sent it in. They said they did have extra frames for $60 but they couldn't "just send me one" of course.
So I went to the Fedex store and they wanted $75 to ship it. she knew it was a gun without even opening or touching the box. I told her it was only parts but that didn't fly. I then took it to Officemax where they Fedex'ed it for $15. fyi

You did declare it as a handgun, didn't you? $15 sounds kinda low for a declared FedEx handgun shipment.

 

[dwd]

Well, after I didn't hear anything from Ruger repair in 10 weeks I contacted them to find the status of my pistol. Today they contacted me and told me they cannot repair my pistol, they no longer have frames for that model. I had called them and they said they had frames available when I sent it in but I guess they don't now. They offered to return my gun or give me credit towards replacing it with another, newer gun . When I asked what gun they would replace it with they said either a P345 or an SR1911. Since I already have a 345 asked how more for a 1911 and she said $460 something. I told her I would call her back tomorrow but I would probably take the 1911.
Now I'm not sure. The P97 that I sent in was a decocker model and I have a P97 blue model that the stainless decocker slide would work on. Or should I get the 1911?
Decisions, decisions, what would you do?

 

[Blackhawk30]

I'd get the SR`1911.They are hard to come by right now.You could flip it and make a few bucks.

 

[22/45 Fan]

+1 on the SR1911. A far better choice.

 

[hittman]

So, you give up your P97 and $460.00 for the SR1911? No way I'd do that.

I think if you're patient you'll be able to get an SR1911 in the $600 range. I'd keep the P97, be on the lookout for the plastic part or sell the slide, etc.

 

[dwd]

Well I decided to get the SR1911, only because I've really been wanting one. There is one available locally for $700. I had about $220 in my P97 and I am adding $461 for the 1911.
I would have liked to keep the DC slide. I wish I hadn't included a mag and plastic box, if I had known how things were going to work out I wouldn't have. I asked for them back but it doesn't look like I am going to get it.

 

[modrifle3]

I am super suprised by this. I just had the frame replaced on my second p97 because of wear. Also had a full refurb done. Total was 145. got it back last Thursday. Can't belive they told you that.

 

[modrifle3]

Now with my first p97 they told me they couldn't replace the cracked frame because of a system issue and I would have to wait 3 to 4 weeks so they offered me a 1911 but I only paid $79. And the frame cracked because I dropped it on concrete.