The newer ones must be junk.I have one in.357 I probably bought 25 years ago when Interarms was selling them. I took it apart,smoothed the action and have never had problem with it. It is nice little carbine that rides well in a smaller saddle scabbard. A few years later, I bought one in4 4 mag ,but ended up giving it to my brother.My niece has it now for PA whitetails. I used both in Cowboy Action matches without any glitches
