Originally Posted By: hspruill

Yes, why would one be potruding so far, and the other recessed? Spring issue, cleaning issue maybe?

Ah, I understand better thank you. The gun probably does not have firing pin return springs. Some Spanish guns will have such springs and some will not. I've not been able to see any pattern to which will and which will not.

Originally Posted By: hspruill

Both those VS are very interesting to me, especially the 16 since another 16 is what I want currently. That Stoeger version is no shirk either from the look of it. Where were these deals when I was searching earlier and had the cash handy?

They do seem to come and go. Months will pass without a nice 16 gauge side lock coming up at a nice price, then Ill see three hit the market in the same week.