This is not uncommon. Even though the feds do the NICS check for free the state may impose their own fee. Oregon State Police collect $10 for every transfer and are trying to get it raised to something like $28. They go deep. I had them dredge up stuff recently on a customer from 1964 when...
I had a cousin that thought that was the coolest thing to spin the cylinder and flick it shut. To date hes has a totalled Colt Trooper Mark III, Severly damaged a Redhawk in 44 mag and cost me $100 to repair my 686. He finally got a new hobby. Thank goodness. Now I don't let anyone touch my...
Supposedly a night in the freezer will help shock it loose. When you take it out in the morning I would would put a wedge under the end of the barrel then work it over with my rubber mallet. This is assuming you used release agent. If it didn't have any realease agent then I would leave in...
From a standing unsupported position to say you are competent is pretty modest to say 2-3" groups at 90 feet. I don't think I could do that with a rifle standing.
The guide rod will have very little influence on group size. Consistant barrel to slide lockup is the key to mechanical accuracy...