Chromedhearts
US Veteran
Don't think they don't read the S&W Forum also.
Some may have ridiculed using caution in this situation because they have never faced the Department of Justice of the most powerful nation on the face of the earth and their resolve to send you to federal prison. I have.
Unknown to me, I was investigated for 2 years. 18 months later I was indicted on 13 felony counts for white collar crime. 21 months later they said Oooopppps and dropped all charges a month before the trial was scheduled. You don't have a clue what a defense for that will cost. Fortunately, my employer stood with me and I did not become destitute; and because of my family, I did not become isolated.
Now, even with a UPIN issued by the ATF, my firearm purchases are placed on hold for a day or so.
The absolute safest thing to do is to comply with the law and send the gun back for warranty repair. Any other action is to flaunt the law and take your chances the authorities are reasonable, understanding firearms owners; not upwardly mobile gun haters in need of one more conviction for that big promotion.