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Extractor - Is This A Problem?

Discussion in 'Beginner's Corner' started by E39, Dec 17, 2011.

  1. Dec 17, 2011 #1
    E39

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    Cleaning gives me a chance to inspect wear patterns and other stuff, even though I really don't know what's correct. My extractor seems to be extended beyond the rear of the slide when the slide is removed from the frame for cleaning. This is the first time I have noticed this.

    I shot about 70 rounds of 230 gr +P JHP a few days ago. I had a few Winchesters smash the casing while ejecting (maybe 2 out of 50 rounds). Pistol is a SA Loaded, stock with the exception of a GI guide rod and plug. About 700 rounds through the gun since early September. I have not done a detail strip.

    Sorry for the lousy pics (I need a real camera with a macro lens), but you can (barely) see how the extractor sticks out about 1/16th of an inch beyond the rear of the slide.

    Is this a problem and if so, how do I correct it?

    Extractor 015.jpg Extractor 014.jpg Extractor 013.jpg
     
    E39, Dec 17, 2011
    E39, Dec 17, 2011
  3. Dec 17, 2011 #2
    AlchemyCustomWeaponry

    AlchemyCustomWeaponry Crabby Old Gunsmith

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    Not a problem. It's merely a fit/finish issue. Most 1911's are not "blended" flush on the back. The higher you go on the money scale, however, it becomes a requirement.
     
    AlchemyCustomWeaponry, Dec 17, 2011
    AlchemyCustomWeaponry, Dec 17, 2011

  5. Dec 17, 2011 #3
    Mechanized

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    Yep +1 on what ACW has said. Keep shooting.
     
    Mechanized, Dec 17, 2011
    Mechanized, Dec 17, 2011
  6. Dec 17, 2011 #4
    E39

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    Thanks. I did take the firing pin and extractor out (that was easy!). There's some gunk in there I'll clean out. I know the extractor should fit flush but I didn't know if I had damaged something. I put about some Blazer Brass through after the +Ps and never had any feed or ejection problems. The casings seems a little ragged around the base though.

    Wear on the barrel and slide look normal. The checkered guide rod plug looks like it's getting battered a little around the outer circumference. Might be a loose barrel bushing. It's real easy to take the plug out without any tools.

    Thanks again.
     
    E39, Dec 17, 2011
    E39, Dec 17, 2011
  7. Dec 17, 2011 #5
    Mechanized

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    my bushing was .030 smaller than the diameter of the slide and about .020 bigger than the end of the barrel. I replaced my bushing with an EGW sized as closely as I could get to my slide. I ordered the inside diameter a bit small so I could lap it to the barrel. It sure tightened the groups up a bit. It isn't as tight as I would like however but it appeared like they simply plucked the bushing out of a parts bin that had already been finished and assembled it. Oh well it was an easy fix. My extractor appears exactly like yours.
     
    Mechanized, Dec 17, 2011
    Mechanized, Dec 17, 2011
  8. Dec 17, 2011 #6
    E39

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    I have digital calipers around here somewhere so I can start measuring this stuff. With a new gun I'm not overly concerned but I have this need to be well-informed :grin:

    I checked the "grab" end of the extractor with a casing and the fit and wear pattern appear to be normal (I have few books and articles to reference although the extractor protruding had me in a minor panic).
     
    E39, Dec 17, 2011
    E39, Dec 17, 2011
  9. Dec 17, 2011 #7
    Mechanized

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    Happy we could help you. I understand I was the same way when I was new.
     
    Mechanized, Dec 17, 2011
    Mechanized, Dec 17, 2011
  10. Dec 18, 2011 #8
    knedrgr

    knedrgr Low capacity, low tech...

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    Later down the road, you might want to consider an important upgrade to both your extractor and firing pin stop for better material and fitment. Look into EGW and Wilson parts.

    Having a tight extractor can really help to avoid feeding and ejection problems.
     
    knedrgr, Dec 18, 2011
    knedrgr, Dec 18, 2011
  11. Dec 18, 2011 #9
    Wheezy

    Wheezy Bullet Banger Supporting Addict

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    Great pictures man!




    Sorry, I had to go there.
     
    Wheezy, Dec 18, 2011
    Wheezy, Dec 18, 2011
  12. Dec 18, 2011 #10
    E39

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    :rofl2:

    Well... it's a choice between gun parts or a camera. Gun parts win!
     
    E39, Dec 18, 2011
    E39, Dec 18, 2011

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