thank you guys...the house that sold me my 357 beauty is willing to replace it with a brand new gun as I do a lot of business with him ,I think just getting a replacement and using regular 357 magnum ammo will keep this from happening again and my main concern was that it was a model problem...again tnx u and if I can help with a dental question or issue please ask.....machado,d,d,s

I'll be carrying my Taurus 410 45 public defender for now until my new baby comes in....again thank you