UPDATE
Finally, after 10 weeks I received the welcomed email that my K9 is on it's way home and should be here tomorrow. Like getting a new gun... the anticipation is almost unhealthy.
It's tomorrow... and tracking shows it's on the truck for delivery today. Cool. I have not seen a bill. I figured there would be a charge to repair and a charge to return. This gun is a "blemish" K9 long out of warranty. Other than the long wait, I can't complain about the complimentary service. I'm impressed.
Now, hurry up FedEx driver. I want to go shoot it. Got my range bag ready, Ruger SR22 and a HK P7M8 in the bag waiting for the threesome...