Just a FYI in case Y happen to I
Pointing out the problems discussed here (and some others, e.g., that there was no loading tool, that the "million-dollar chip" was broken, etc), I've got an offer of a 15 per cent discount. I've considered that for some time, and finally decided that I'll wait for another gun anyway, the discount not being enough.
Thanks again a big lot for all the help!