Just my two pesos
If the pigtail spring is too much of a hassle to replace for shipping back to S&W, why not just slip it on without resetting it? I am sure they would just figure that it either was sprung or that you had taken it out to clean and didn't get it back in properly. Just my thought on it. I am sure they realize that the pigtail is probably a non-critical element.
Personally, I plan to purchase a new sear block assembly, just so I have something to modify, while maintaining a safe stock system. Kind of like removing your mufflers when you wanted to drag race, back in the old days.
I am one of those guys that has to mess with everything, looking for ways to make machines work smoother. I modified my service revolver and NEVER had a misfire. But, the pistol worked smoother and my accuracy improved.
I would never tell or suggest to anyone that they SHOULD remove parts or modify critical parts of a pistol. I would never want to feel responsible for any accidents or failures when timing was critical. I am just being honest. I have not done anything to my CCW weapon, other than polish the feed ramp and replace the recoil spring with a heavier one, for less wear and tear when using hot ammo.
My sigma is NOT my primary CCW so I can afford to mess with it. BUT, I will have a spare sear assembly to fall back on.
Personally, I don't see any problem with removing the pigtail. But, I am NOT an expert. I have fired +P ammo in mine without a problem. I have NEVER had a FTF or FTE on my sigma. Of course I have not fired as much ammo through it as you folks have yours. I have had it for a very short time.
My thought is that if this is going to be a WEAPON for the defense of your family, then DON'T mess with it, other than to smooth working parts and lube it.
These are just my thoughts, and I can not disagree with anybody's comments above.
