A good smith could replace the ejector plate, problem is that the ejector may have been in spec and the receiver not so I would run into the same issue since there is lateral play on the rails. I have been working on this thing since I got home from the range at 6pm. I peened enough material from the ejector that I can no longer hand duplicate the problem like before so thats a good sign. I heated, peened and water hardened. Not an exact science but I am sure there has been an Afghan or two in the same boat that made it work.So you cannot just replace the ejector?? Good luck getting it fixed cheap
I would love just to take it to a smith, problem is I do not know any good ones. Kinda like working on your car, experiences have led me to do most of my own repairs on both guns and vehicles. Good learning experience I think. I may have fixed this thing for now with just a blow torch, a couple of socket extenders and some sharp blows from a hammer. Ahmed the Pakistani gun maker might hire me. lol