Selling Ranger II or Refunding?

[rooftopkorean]

Hi all,

Long time no see.

I received a shipping label to return to NAA for repairs on my Ranger II. I don't know if any of you recall but I had a very unpleasant experience while shooting my EB Ranger II. It caused some minor injuries from a round exploding from the back where the hammer hits the cartridge.

I am about to send in the Ranger to get repaired but I was wondering if I should just get a refund or sell it on gunbroker where some guns have been sold for $1000+

Any thoughts?

[Rigemortis]

Repair it before you sell it. So your not selling a dangerous gun. Or refund it. If it were me I'd go for a repair. It also make them aware of your injury and send them a copy of your doctor bill if you have one so they know how serious it was. I would bet good money your gun will run perfect. With a phone call they probly won't even charge you shipping. Maybe even a shipping  label to cover all the cost.

[rooftopkorean]

Repair it before you sell it. So your not selling a dangerous gun. Or refund it. If it were me I'd go for a repair. It also make them aware of your injury and send them a copy of your doctor bill if you have one so they know how serious it was. I would bet good money your gun will run perfect. With a phone call they probly won't even charge you shipping. Maybe even a shipping  label to cover all the cost.

I would never ever sell a gun that was dangerous to shoot or had injured me in some way. I just want to know if there are lots of people buying a NAA Ranger II EB for more than $1000 so that I can turn a profit. It was not serious enough for a doctors visit but it did bleed.

[redhawk4]

I still recall those gruesome pictures

I'd send it for repair, then you have the option to either sell it on GB, or still return for a refund if not satisfied. If you really don't want it then try it on Gunbroker, you may be lucky and make a profit, if that doesn't work out you know you still have a full price refund from NAA as a backup - really a no lose situation.

[ds10speed]

Are you sure it was the gun?

Two weeks ago at our local bowling pin match and I was running the timer for my friend and he had a round blow out from the back. It startled me with powder in my face. It was in his S&W 617 that has no problems, it was determined to be a defective round, the rim split.

[rooftopkorean]

Are you sure it was the gun?

Two weeks ago at our local bowling pin match and I was running the timer for my friend and he had a round blow out from the back. It startled me with powder in my face. It was in his S&W 617 that has no problems, it was determined to be a defective round, the rim split.

Not 100% sure it was just the gun. The reason why I believe it was is because after the round exploded the latch on the top was open which might have caused pressure to leave through the back? I tried different ammo and there were multiple Failure to Fire etc.

[rooftopkorean]

I still recall those gruesome pictures

I'd send it for repair, then you have the option to either sell it on GB, or still return for a refund if not satisfied. If you really don't want it then try it on Gunbroker, you may be lucky and make a profit, if that doesn't work out you know you still have a full price refund from NAA as a backup - really a no lose situation.

I do really appreciate their customer service, I honestly did not think they would offer a FULL refund. I was frustrated with the issues that my Ranger II gun had but I also understand how difficult it is to create a break top and all the problems it comes with. I think I will refund it, I just do not feel confident in test firing it after it is repaired. The incident hurt!

I will probably pick up a PUG, BW, or Sidewinder to replace the Ranger.

On a brighter note, I just picked up my Guardian 380 and that thing is perfect. Probably going to be my main carry.

[ds10speed]

Are you sure it was the gun?

Two weeks ago at our local bowling pin match and I was running the timer for my friend and he had a round blow out from the back. It startled me with powder in my face. It was in his S&W 617 that has no problems, it was determined to be a defective round, the rim split.

Not 100% sure it was just the gun. The reason why I believe it was is because after the round exploded the latch on the top was open which might have caused pressure to leave through the back? I tried different ammo and there were multiple Failure to Fire etc.

I suppose that could have been the reason but the pressure from the spit rim (which is very high) could have forced the latch open.

I just asked my friend what ammo he had blow out and he said Remington.

I just did a web search on .22 rim blow outs and find it is not uncommon.

Here is a rather long video of a rim blow out:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6snbrxCNZyE

[Ruger]

Yeah . . Long Video is right . . .but what one wants to see is at ~4:18.  Can't say I think much about his technique of operating his firearm.  He would be one I would stand as far from as I could, if I even thought standing at the firing line was a good idea.

[RogueTS1]

I just picked up my Guardian 380 and that thing is perfect. Probably going to be my main carry.

You will find it a very nice .380 pistol.