Worked the gun counter at the Fort Worth Cabela's for two years part time. Left in November. We had three Wingmasters in stock when I started and the same three in stock when I left. We moved tons of Expresses and some had rust on the barrel and receiver when taken out of the box to show to a purchaser. The display models developed rust.
I do believe Remington has upped their game and the last couple of shipments seemed to be better quality. Even with the rust issue, we never had an Express come back while I was working.
As has been mentioned I also believe out of spec shells could easily have caused the issue. I've seen Universal's cause issues with O/U's, semi's and pumps.
It's always possible to get lucky, there is a perverse majesty though in Beretta's customer service. It isn't bad, it doesn't exist.
