I understand completely. The first S&W I bought was a 4" Model 19 nickel with rosewood grips. When I got it home, it was poorly assembled (to say the least) So I took it back to the shop and they shipped it off to S&W and 8 months later it still hadn't been returned. I said "keep it" got a Dan Wesson instead and moved on. Not too long ago, I found this one - maybe not a screaming deal - but, I had to have it.



It won't get away again.

Congratulations on your new / old friend.