I agree with not shooting it. I had a problem out of the box with a N frame. I also had a couple encourage me to shoot it before sending it back, but I restrained myself. I believe that you should not shoot any firearm that is known to have a problem. First, you don't know what could happen. Second, it's not going to fix it, but probably make it worse. Worse usually means more expensive. Not an issue assuming the warranty is in good standing, but if you know it's not working right and it explodes(extremely unlikely), who's to blame? The manufacturer? or the person person shooting it knowing it wasn't working right? If your car engine makes a noise do you drive your car? I realize some people do That's like saying I want to be stuck on the side of the road, waiting on a tow truck, leaving my life in the hands of people whizzing by. I think I'll take the car that sounds like ****.