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9th June 2021, 11:14 AM

fernando

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Originally Posted by M ELEY

... Perhaps this is why we see so many weapons missing one of their two shell guards?

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It could also be a 'two in one' solution; the little central spring that holds the guard open/folded could break or lose tension. As the inner guard was a harassing part, the owner could just take it off instead of having the spring replaced.

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Last edited by fernando; 9th June 2021 at 03:28 PM. Reason: spell

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