Originally Posted by Tyrod

I guess it's one of those things you just have to experience. On paper it's so logical and easy, in real life it's a bear. For one thing, on metal framed MKxx? the barrel/receiver assembly is a very tight fit to the grip frame requiring great force to get on. Second, you have to insert the hinged pin in just the right fashion to the bolt extension all while juggling the hammer strut into the correct position. That portion requires skill of an acrobat and magician combined in one. And then you find out you're not aligned with the hole in the top of receiver. It is something I do not enjoy and avoid it like the plague. That's why I sold my MkII.