I think you're right Allen.
Thanks for the offer. I may need to take you up on it.
Travis
The shell latch is held in place via the front trigger guard assembly pin. It can't possibly 'grow' 1/6"..
If you remove the trigger assembly and the latch stays on the receiver, then you won't need a staking tool. Methinks something else is afoot..
Re-reading your description.. You say it's the 'last 1/16" inch that's not coming out'.. So, the carrier's trying to raise but the front edge of the shell's catching? IF so (and I'm thinking 'not') then that would have nothing to do with the shell latch.
One way to examine the operation is: remove the trigger group, then re-insert the front guard pin. Turn the action upside down, load a couple into the magazine and slowly work the slide as you observe the shell latch and feed latch work in tandem..
What are you seeing?
