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I can't imagine what it would take to crush one. With the left side grip usually giving a bit of protection to the plunger tube it would also result in the destruction of the grip panel too. I'd rather suspect it would damage more than just the plunger tube. Even if it manages to hurt JUST the tube, you could likely have that integral one milled off and a new one staked in. But I've just never heard of a bent tube (however, I've not been around the block near as much as some others, so maybe it has happened... I just think it would be really rare).
I also would think an integral one would be a major improvement to the design. Although removing a loose one and installing/staking a new one isn't all that difficult (IMO, better to replace one that's coming off), it is a potential failure point that the gun just doesn't need to have, not with modern manufacturing capabilities.
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