Well, after close to 30 cases or approximately 7,200-7,500 rounds through my little 20ga Charles Daly semi-auto Field Hunter, I broke the operating handle on the bolt. I don't know exactly how I broke it, but I know when I broke it, but I broke over the Thanksgiving holiday. The only thing I can think of is that eventhough it was in a hardcase, there was some gear and stuff that got thrown on top of the case that had my shotgun in it. When I took it out of the case later that evening after I got home, it was broke.

I have contacted Charles Daly's service dept and requested a new handle, and let me know if I need to purchase it, whether they are going to send it free of charge, or if I need to send the shotgun back to them (eventhough i don't know why I would). I'll keep you guys informed of CD's customer service, as they have had a not so godd reputation in that area.