Bent Lanyard loop 1911A1

[Deadeye Ashley]

Thanks guys, I'm thinking leverage, but you're right it would be easier to simply remove it. Once it's out, would you recommend using a brass hammer to straighten?

Howdy guys,
I use a 4 oz. hammer and a ground down small chisle with a polished, rounded end to striaghten metal rod on a large block of hard linotype lead. it keeps the part from shooting across the room and hiding behind something as they are want to do. Place the bend up so the loop and end of the rod is touching the block. Hold the other leg down with a clamp and give the rise in the bend a reasonable hit and make a bunch of taps until the part straigtens up. Repete on the other leg. Polish and blue for a nice repair.
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