Thanks guys for the replies.I asked my question because I was "wondering" as I stated. I also asked if this is fairly normal for these guns, obviously not terribly "worried" as petemi suggests. I have always had an eye for detail, hence my technical background, etc. I know what is "ideal" and what I should be seeing idealy....I do NOT expect this gun to lock up and have everything aligned like my Browning Citori or other more expensive guns. I was just pure and simply asking if this is to be expected of these guns and if anyone else has the same thing. How well the gun shoots is of course very important to me, but also important to a LESSER degree is this alignment I'm speaking of which can affect accuracy per Fred M's accurizing instructions. I will probably shoot it first and also watch for any changes in alignment, but I also would prefer things lined up better no matter how well it might shoot. I may even add the side shims that Fred M speeks of just to get things lined up better, it certainly won't hurt a thing and may make the lug last longer. My concern is a mild one, none the less a concern....that's why I asked if others have noticed the same thing or not. I can shim like Fred M or opt to leave it alone, whatever suits my fancy. I like to research things and gain knowledge, which is part of the reason for this forum which has proven to be very helpful. If certain individuals wish to think I'm overly "worried" so be it. What isn't important to one person may be somewhat important to another for various reasons....we are all individuals, thank God. Anyway you look at it, taking "slop" out never hurts, it just may not be important to everyone. If I can improve on something as Fred M suggests for valid reasons, I just may opt to do so. It really isn't a rocket science modification, quite simple and straight forward....I may even enjoy it.
