Well, you're right Ted. It's fish or cut bait time. I can't tear the gun down to see what's wrong without honestly voiding any option to return it. I also didn't buy it to make a project of it (I'm a doublegun guy, after all). I've got very little money in it, but time is money and I'm finding it's becoming more of a chore than I'd anticipated (I bought it as a gift). I'll call the Kittery Trading Post and see what they suggest.