Sorry Bub, this is the Smith and Wesson Forum, why pray tell would you expect someone to send their new Smith and Wesson revolver back to the company before they brought their concerns/issues to this forum???

First you need to look up the definition of invictus.

Secondly you should look up the definition of forum.

a new Smith and Wesson revolver should function nearly flawlessly out of the box, it is a relatively simple mechanical device that will function reliably if the tolerances are anywhere near the specifications??

It does sound as if Smith & Wesson made substantive repairs, but the OP continues to have some issues. IMHO Smith and Wesson would be wise if they were to more faithfully test fire and QC their weapons, because in many cases, someone's life may depend on it?

As well they are not giving them away, they advertise, and boast that they are the best, they need to keep that promise to faithful S & W purchasers.