Called S&W today to order parts for my old Shield, (recoil spring assys) to see if that fixes my Gen 1 stove piping once in a while. S&W wouldn't let me pay for it. 14 day backorder though. I asked for a new one for my new Shield + PC also, the one that is in it catches when I compress the springs. Makes it hard to put it together after cleaning it. Gave me that one to, but they should have, it's new and under warranty.
My old Gen 1 Shield warranty ran out 8 years ago.
Kudo's to S&W!
I guess by the time I get the parts and try them in the Gen 1 Shield, the sale will be over. Still laid up and can't go to the store anyways.
Oh well, guess I will have to wait for another sale.