I almost spit my coffee out laughing as I can relate with my own M1014 (and other things around the house) suddenly feeling a lot heavier than they used to. In my case, it's due to age/health issues, but I know what you are saying. I used to be a really strong guy, but not any more. I just had some cancer removed from my forearm that left a good-sized hole there that is finally healing, thank you Jesus. Age/health issues are truly the great equalizers. Anyway, it's such a great gun that my advice is to just deal with it. Or at least that is what I have decided to do. Best wishes. 🙂