Ron,
I shoot my C96 (also a red 9) with a bit of angst for the same reason. I bought a replacement bolt stop from Lugerdoc because of the legend/myth of bolt stop failure but I understand that the main problem is failure of the narrow bit of receiver behind the bolt stop due to weak springs, hot ammo, etc. I saw a C96 at a gun show booth that had this area bowed out from pounding by the bolt stop. I guess the real question is whether a C96 in good condition is safe to shoot using commercial ammo. KFS
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