I remember a couple friends having to have Cole Haugh replace firing pins on Spanish guns, but only a few. I have owned 2 AyA's, 1 Garbi, 1 Grulla, 3 Arietta's and while they all haven't been perfect, none exhibited the soft parts issue. They may not measure up to a London best but there is no question for the money they were great buys. As John and my gunsmith point out, they can all break.

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