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I bet it's a dealer problem and a QC problem. Just a hunch but we'll see how this plays out.
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You pretty much hit it on the nose Matt.
The place I purchased it from wholeheartedly admited that they do not inspect the pieces before shipment.
I then placed a call to Trijicon and customer service informed me that they have been experiencing QC problems lately, specifically QC problems with the TA-55. The QC problem they mentioned were paint specs showing up on the optics when you peer through. The optics on both the TA-55's I purchased over the last month have been incredible. Very crisp and clear. The problems I have encountered on both pieces of glass have been mostly aesthetic finish damage. Scratches, dings, W&E screw damage, the worst being one of the allen bolts that holds the body together is completely rounded out with the aluminum finish showing inside. This is totally unacceptable for a $1200.00 piece of glass and for it to happen twice in a month is stunning.
I now have 3 options, maybe you guys can help me decide which one is best.
A. Return it for a full refund, then "attempt" to locate another and hope it's not screwed up when it arrives.
B. Return it to Trijicon and wait the 2 week turn around for them to address the problems and ship it back.
C. Just keep this one and live with the blemished aesthetics.
Thanks, DD out!! [sniper]