The loading gate recess on my Colt SAA is chipped at the upper area where the interlocking "step" for the gate is located. Anyone know if this little chip can be built up by welding?
I put a reproduction loading gate on, and filed it to fit without the zig-zag interlocking missing chip, for...
Where do you think it's hitting on the frame? (hopefully the picture attachment is showing)
The dent on the mouth is not my worry but the deep scratch does concern me for reloading.
I kinda think it's from the ejector's upper angle. Its square and sharp and has brass debis on it.
Should I...
On my new Springfield GI, I get a big triangle shaped dent at the case mouth and also a small gash about 3/4" down from the case mouth. It's about an 1/8' long.
I can live with the dent for reloading, but not the gash (actually, a deep scratch).
It appears to come in contact with a fairly...
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