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Originally Posted by Kevin McCormack
Basically correct; it prevents the shooter from "fine tuning" (e.g., re-QUALIFYING) the top tang screw head so it stays true in butt-to-muzzle alignment. Loosening or over tightening the top tang screw can produce over- or under- torque on the top & bottom tangs; the trigger plate being immediately affected by that can stress the movement and timing of the ST platform and components and produce all types of 'unpleasant" results: misfires, nonfires, and my personal favorite, doubling.
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The lower tang screw is every bit as sensitive to over or under tightening. I wonder if that one has a lock screw as well?
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