It is unfortunately typical of small ammo manufacturers to avoid responsibility because of the bad impression blowing up a gun makes. As well, it really is not always the ammo, so until it cannot be denied, deny. Once accurate accountability is laid on the ammo maker, paying for a gun is a lot cheaper and better for the image than continuing to deny. But there is the process.

Even though I don't think a Shield is too expensive to replace out of my own pocket, I do not like to blow up guns I am holding. I won't buy commercial reloaded ammo, especially from small shops. The supposed savings is not worth the risks, especially with ammo as cheap as it is today.