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There is more than 1 way to properly tighten a double as I was taught by the same highly respected guild member that taught MC. The Gentleman who taught me explained that not all guns are purdey's and that while replacing the hinge pin is very desirable, not all guns are worth this amount of effort. I have pieced hooks and made new hinge pins in the past, and will most likely make new hinge pins in the future as needed. I usually tig the hook and refit it to the action. All three methods are perfectly acceptable, though higher grade guns do deserve the best fix possible. I personally have never messed with shimming the hook, but it has to be better than shooting it when loose.
Steve