I think, Chuck, we're in agreement: there is some (unquantified and unquantifable) risk in using a shotgun with barrels that have been dented and repaired, and only the user can determine for himself whether he is willing to accept that risk or not.

I'll stick with buying lotto tickets and coming in out of thunderstorms to avoid being hit by lightning. YMMV and your choices may, too.

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