Just an update on the situation.

Sent my rifle in over a week ago, and S&W responds saying the RMA is going to take 5-6 weeks, not including shipping. I hate to say I'm rather regretting spending money on this brand. 66% of sport II's are malfunctioning and need to be RMA'd. If you want a self defense rifle that works out of the box, DO NOT choose Smith and Wesson. Spend a little more to get exponentially more quality. Love my M&P9, but the M&P15's have been nothing but a major dissapointment.