Uh...there are no legal restrictions on shipping slides.
We have our own Fedex account, so no one ever asks what is inside the box. However, if they did, I would answer, "a slide".
Exactly, the only reason you might run into an issue is if it's a private shop the business owner might get upset.
Like I had a Lady making a box for me to ship my SGL21-71 back to Arsenal (Dude... I went to four or five businesses, including the Fedex Hub, looking for a box to fit it), she told me, they weren't allowed to ship any firearm parts, even a firing pin.
She was the manager. But it was also a small U.P.S. Satellite shop.
I've mailed two guns and used Fedex both times. Had a good experience both times. Cheaper than I though too.
I happen to have the receipt next to me, I mailed a 12.1 lb package, insured for $800, ground and it was $24.67.
I wanted to thank everyone for their comments. I ended up shipping my slide USPS Express on Wednesday. After cleaning the gun, I lightly lubricated the slide and wrapped it in bubble wrap before putting it in the box. I insured it for what I paid for the entire gun.
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Formerly hombre gris
I am no longer LEO, never .MIL. I am .DAD and my attitude will reflect that.
Cogito ergo armatus sum -- I think, therefore I am armed
Let us now when you get it back I'm curious as to the turn around time.
Will do. I'm curious from those who have sent a slide to Heinie's... Do they notify you before they return the slide, or does it just show up on your door step?
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Formerly hombre gris
I am no longer LEO, never .MIL. I am .DAD and my attitude will reflect that.
Cogito ergo armatus sum -- I think, therefore I am armed