Thanks guys for the input.

Just to make it clear to some that posted, I am using this as a
balanced signal line meaning the two signal lines (on pins 2 and 3)
are not connected to any ground or shield anywhere. The shield is
connected to pin 1 on both ends as it should be. But on one of the
ends, the pin 1/shield connection is ALSO soldered to the connector
shell.

I can understand only tieing one point to the shell. It does protect
the balanced lines from interference as long as it is grounded
somewhere. And grounding it at one point does prevent ground loops
from occuring.

Thanks again for the input. I feel more confident in the cable now
and I will not change anything.

Lou