X-Ray or Cutaway View of P08???

[DonVoigt]

Rich,
I would have thought two measurements would have told you the amount of engagement?

Since you are only "worried" about the alignment to allow easier cocking of the toggle; why not a piece of deldrin or nylon cut to size and placed in front of the lug? or just a metal shim cut the size of the opening? Would not have to be attached to anything, would it?

Just thinking in writing.

I know this is not an "elegant" solution, but how much are you going to fire that piece ?

[sheepherder]

I could even cut a piece of wood and wedge it in there...Half a spring clothespin fits just right.

Or a wad of solder, heated up and poured in to hold it 'just right'.

Or polyester resin...

Lots of ways to 'fix' it. Drill & tap a hole to let a screw hit agonist the front of the takedown lever, forcing it and the lug back.

Or just leave it be...It ain't hurtin' nuthin'...

[sheepherder]

The lug on the barrel extension has been extended by welding. David Parker offered to take on the job of welding up the lug, and he did a great job.

I had asked for an oversize buildup of weld, so I could mill it down. So, here is the results:

1 - First pic shows the weld buildup as received from David.
2 - Second pic shows the top and three sides of the lug squared off. I left the sides and top .010" oversize. I can take it down more later, if desired.
3 - First test fit: The lug is .055" too long. I ended up making six cuts off the front of the lug to get it to where I think it should be.
4 - Barrel extension is now level with the front of the frame. Everything clears; everything functions.
5 - Side view of completed lug modification.
6 - Pic of the takedown lever and barrel extension lug showing how little engagement there is between the two (which was my original request, to see how much should be engaged).

I had estimated it would take .040" to make it flush; it took .050". I'm a happy clam!