Wow ,That gun got gun of the year 2times or some shit I'm sure S&W dealer could help you out. Stupid ,but are you leave your mags always full of rounds and letting them sit for a long time?
I wear alpines, They fit good not to heavy and have knee pads you can bearly see when wearing them. And I have test a couple of pairs high speed style......they work much better than valor!!!!
I have one of those to.Bigger guns tend to hang a little lose.The other shrit holds the gun more upright and stable IMO for whatever thats worth!!lol:p
I promise putty you'll have fun riding if you can stand the safty breaks! plus if you want to keep going we are bound to run back in to you .....fun fast place:D