My new Model 41 was just returned from also having a FTE condition corrected. I haven't shot it yet but have every confidence in S&W's work. However, if it still suffers the same ailment, I'm told replacing the factory 7.5# recoil spring with a 7# one should correct the condition.

I'm having trouble finding a section of Picatinny rail to which I can mount an optical sight. I called S&W and was advised to contact the optic manufacturer who suggested contacting Smith & Wesson. Can you say "monkey in the middle?" But actually, that makes sense because S&W had to have some type of mounting system in mind when they decided upon the spacings for the mounting holes they added to those guns some time back.

I sent an email to them this morning but in the meantime, can anyone provide a suggestion?

Ed