Pics of the receiver and barrel lump. The rod in the lump is slightly bend down towards the barrels and wondering if this might be the issue. Reluctant to try straighten it out not knowing if I should clamp it in a vice and gently tap it straight or heat it and then straighten it.

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Last edited by Tamid; 01/28/26 02:21 PM.

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