Originally Posted by GaryS

Personally, I'd like to hear more details of what was wrong, what S&W said, did they offer a good deal on a new pistol (which they have in the past), and other details before I panic and sell off all of my 3rd Gens.

OTOH, there is likely to be a cottage industry for industrious gunsmiths keeping these guns running.

BTW, the OP has six posts. Everyone of which has a complaint about S&W.