Discussing the issue with ScubaSigGuy, he suggested I contact Springfield Armory, so that's what I did.
I called on August 14th and talked to Debbie. I explained the problems I was having, and she advised me to send the pistol to them so they could handle it. She emailed me a pre-made FedEx shipping label.
I printed the label, affixed it to a box, and placed the pistol (in its original plastic case) in the box. Taped it up and dropped it off at the local FedEx place.
6 days later FedEx knocked on my door and handed me a package, inside of which was my EMP, already back! Inside was a note that detailed all the work they did on the pistol.
So, the firearm was out of my hands for only 6 days and has been fixed, all at no cost to me. In a day and age when customer service seems to be a long-lost art form, this company has really impressed me with this fabulous service. They really do stand behind their products. Bravo, Springfield Armory!
