Hey Don,
Thanks for the input...I was and have been actually thinking the same thing, but I really don't want to have to go through the trouble of sending it back to SA...even though they are friendly on the phone when I have called, when I start talking about issues with my XD, they kind of start backtracking and make it sound like there is nothing wrong with my gun. I hate having ANY trouble with products that I buy...customer service is always a bitch.
You on the other hand are an exception, you volunteered your help and services before I even thought of asking.
I guess I will call SA on Monday and listen to how normal it is to have FTE's etc.