IMO,at least 50% of people out there have no clue how to do their job correctly....So,that being said, I would hope that your gun even gets repaired correctly?
I personally would wait till it comes back,then decide who should pay. I for one, would have no problem paying for quality service!......But, the do do coming out of S&W these days, isnt worth two cents IMO.
S&W, and many others are digging their own graves..........
I long for the days when people actually cared.