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Originally Posted by jtcarm
Warning: if you remove the side plate, DO NOT cycle the action more than a couple of times, fascinating though it is.
The hammer and trigger studs are attached to the frame side and the other end is supported by the sideplate. With the side plate off the studs are bearing all the stress one point. It's easy to bend and even break them. If it's even possible to replace a broken stud, it could cost more than the gun is worth.
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That makes sense and seems like very good advice. Quite frankly, I had never even thought about that before and cycled the action many times to evaluate function. I've never actually heard of anybody having a problem like the one you described but it makes sense. I will certainly be much more careful going forward.
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