Sounds to me like Beretta is trying to cloud the issue and not pay for an expensive repair. I would love to hear how the gunsmith determined the bulge was .001" Even if it is true, it is not enought to affect the barrel's strength. I hate to hear this kind of BS from a quality manuf. like Beretta. It makes me think the bean counters have gained too much influence in an old and otherwise revered gun maker.

OB