carpriver, I had a very similar experience....birthday was 2 weeks ago. last week got the Ruger PCC in 9mm at a local gunshop. paid a bit closer to msrp than you, but still happy with the purchase. I took it to the range and put 50 rounds of various design thru it with zero problems. Got 2 boxes(100 rounds) of factory ammo with it. I have already changed to the Glock mags