After my rash offer of yesterday I took ONE more shot (so to speak) at getting this $#(?$*$% thing back together. And I did it. For what it's worth you guys I wiggled the barrel/lug back and forth a bit and it just clicked into place.
I am terrified of trying it again but tonight, after a few Maker's Mark and soda I may try it again.
All along I have freely admitted I LIKE this little pistol. Not sure I like it as much as Ruger LCP II but it DOES have a manual safety, which I like (and a lot of you guys hate).
So now, go back and try again. And don't be sending me any more $100 bills. I will probably GIVE this to my little brother. I never like him much anyway.