I suppose if the frame stretched than there may be daylight between the barrel and the breech.
Happens sometimes on the old Handi-rifles.
Not if the barrel stretched first....unless it stretched forward trying to follow the bullet.
When that happens, the action will open and break the stock.
The barrel lug on an Encore will give out long before the barrel stretches.
Based on the pistol grip break away from the actual bolt/contact point, it almost makes me wonder if a lead sled wasn't involved where the tie down on grip becomes the pivot point during recoil???
