First off, don't twist my words around to make it sound like I 'forced' anything on this gun..
I wouldn't say Redneck twisted anything around, I read it same as he and first question I pondered was why was there an attempt to press the issue when the barrel didn't smoothly go into place.
Maybe you didn't mean what you wrote but write it you did.
I fussed with the barrel and finally, with much force, was able to get the barrel to go on.
Was this a "NEW" gun or a previously owned, used gun?
Was there any signs of "Bubba Gun Work" on the firearm when you received it?
Why not send it back to the buyer for refund if received in such poor shape?
Did you check the gas ports in the barrel?
Is the chamber smooth and without gumming, light rust, fouling?
