Franchi I-12 won't hold shells!

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I wouldn't bend it at all. I would take it to Impact (Ogden location) or Barlow's or wherever you bought it to have them send it back or repair if they think it can be done. Steve Barlow is a very good gunsmith and Terry is no slouch at Impact. If you've shot that many rounds through it it may be just very dirty under there. Sounds silly but dirt is the primary cause of most firearms malfunctions.
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