Fezman,
I got my Condor back Wed. to my surprise they replaced it, said it was not repairable.
The new one was as rough as the original so screw it i worked on it myself and got it to open ok. with time i'm sure it will be fine.
I took it out for a spin last night and after 4 rounds of Trap (never did it before) shot 21 of 25. guess i'm getting the hang of it. I'm hooked.
Tech support through Benelli steered me to a choke suplier which i posted on this web a little while ago.
Sitting next to a Baretta last night this gun isn't as nice looking but for $1600 less and it shot better. and i'm not going to be pissed off when i drop it on the side of the boat.
Thanks for the advice about figuring it out.
Doc