Hi mclark202-

I am working from a small sample (One), but my new S&W was fired from all five chambers at S&W and was not cleaned prior to shipment.

My PC 500 also had marks on the trigger, but mine were from a grinder. The trigger stop was ground down so far that it never touches the frame, and in the process, the grinder also hit the back and side of the trigger.

No quality inspection at S&W on my gun, as both the function and the appearance were obviously incorrect.

It is at S&W now....I hope they will make it better.

Bob