I believe Kimber's Valier shotguns are made by Huglu in Turkey, and merely imported by Kimber. Normally I'm a big supporter of Huglu SG's (I have 2 and love them!), but it appears a lemon slipped through the cracks.
I think I'd call the rep and tell him I want it settled TODAY - Either ship a new gun or refund my $$$. If you really want the refund, and bought with a CC, ask them to charge it back; after you explain you've returned the product, they should support your request.
As an example of how this could be handled - Yildiz (another Turkish imported SG) had a similar problem; several (about 6 that I've heard of) shotguns were sold with the bottom barrel WAY out of regulation. Yildiz (or Academy Sporting Goods) had contracted with Briley to perform warranty work. The guns were shipped to Briley, fitted with new barrels, and returned to satisified owners. And this is on a $400 gun!
