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Yes, there's more than one way to skin a cat.
Yes, but why someone would opt for the most extreme fix when it may not even be needed is beyond me.
Why amputate a leg, when antibiotics may be all that are needed?
As you said, "Stock inletting may have to be "adjusted" slightly."
Why introduce a stock gap when it may not be required?
Just saying.
Start with the least invasive procedure first. In the end, yes, perhaps setting the barrel back is needed.