After reading the words of encouragement and talking with Joe Marku (not sure how to spell his last name), I sent the rifle out today.

I have more time than anything these days and little patience. I hope that you all are right about the gunsmith's and I appreciate your advice. I will post when I get it back, aprox 2 weeks per Joe's statement. I know it could be longer and not too worried about it, as long as it comes back fixed.

I own a SA M1 Garand, SA M1A1 national match, and a few other older smiths. I have never had a problem with any of them and the X was my first newer purchase. I will Give her a try when its returned and hopefully it will be as reliable and supreme quality as the rest.

Thanks again for ALL the words of wisdom. I will post results when she returns.