So it is mailed off back to Midway.
Here is hoping the replacement they send is in better shape.
Now if it had just been an issue of cosmetic trouble I wouldn't have mentioned it. I bought a new in box Pietta .44 1851 a number of years back, out of the box a ding on the grip and a scuff in the blue. Gun was sound so I didn't bring it up and still have it to this day. Good shooter. Blue is repaired and the ding on the grip doesn't seem to impact my shot.
But when it is a safety issue? Nope. Not doing it.