Buzz,

I'd take Mr. Apperson's advice [I'd use an 's', but I alawys get castigated for it;-)] .. fast. Not quickly, FAST!

If your situation is from hinge pin wear there is a process known as 'plasma spray' that I believe is being utilized by a well known gunsith [K.E.; I can't spell] in LA. Perhaps Bill S. would care to send you a PM or post here about that. It is minimally invasive, when done/applied correctly and can be better than new.