Mine was checked by S&W and they should ABSOLUTELY send you a shipping label,, But DO NOT send it to them,
It is a great shooter!
I have a S&W letter along with mine with the serial # on it .

As I remember,, Only 1 or 2 were found defective,,, But I could be wrong.
Shoot it and be happy!
Peter

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