Hello to all, well, it's been a tough learning curve... but my barrel replacement efforts are reaching a zenith... meaning, I'm fairly confident I can handle most tasks at hand with the equipment I now have... I will continue to add to my tooling and fixtures, and also my skill sets if I can just remember what the hell I did to achieve success!! ...

.... But, that being said, I have found a fly in the ointment so to speak... and that is, receivers with bent forks or deformed and twisted forks to contend with as well.... Good news is, I can straighten them ... bad news is, not for free... So, if you want to send me your projects, I will happily (and gratefully!) take the on with my best effort!!!! If the forks need attention, I will let you know right at the git'go.... no surprises... Best to all, til...lat'r....GT