1911 Extraction Problem W/Pics

[Kestryll]

I went to the range last night and had continuous failure to eject jams.
I'm guessing it is an extractor problem but before picking up a new part I figured I'd ask here.

So does this look like an extractor issue or should I be looking for another culprit?

[Son of BAR7]

would need a detail of the extractor and the case rim to say. Looks like the extractor is just letting go of the case rim, but if the extractor is not worn, not likely the problem. Look for deformation or witness marks on the case rim. if there is only light marking, the extractor is not getting a good grip (if any) on the case. If there are deep marks, the case may be getting hung up in the chamber.

[ojisan]

Extractor is not working, assuming you have made no other changes likes mags, mag catch, etc.
These changes can sometimes bump a round off the extractor if the "ride height" of the top round in the mag is too high.

You know where I live if you want some help.

Oh, and there's no basement here.

[ARDude]

My SA 1911 Mil Spec did that after many 1000's of rounds thru it.
Replaced the original SA extractor with a Wilson Combat bullet proof extractor.
Dropped in and did not need to adjust it.
Have run about 2000 rounds with new extractor with no issues.

[The Gleam]

Oh man. Such opportunity. Trying to resist.... website owner.... Chief Biggun Hammer..... must... not... don't....


"You're limp-wristing it."

[tophatjones]

A few quick and easy things to check:
1) Ammo issue? Does this happen only with this lot of ammo, is the ammo sized correctly?
2) Chamber clean? Gunk in the chamber can prevent extraction.
3) Extractor tension? This needs to be checked periodically, there are many online sources that show how.
4) Check the extractor hook itself, does it look worn out anywhere?

[ojisan]

Oh man. Such opportunity. Trying to resist.... website owner.... Chief Biggun Hammer..... must... not... don't....


"You're limp-wristing it."

Your new screen name will be "Runs With Scissors" (if you're lucky, could be much worse).

[AeroEngi]

A few quick and easy things to check:
1) Ammo issue? Does this happen only with this lot of ammo, is the ammo sized correctly?
2) Chamber clean? Gunk in the chamber can prevent extraction.
3) Extractor tension? This needs to be checked periodically, there are many online sources that show how.
4) Check the extractor hook itself, does it look worn out anywhere?

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Plus make sure the extractor hook and extractor channel are clean. How often do you take the extractor out and clean the channel?

[cannon]

If you are not limp wristing. Do you see extractor marks on the shell casing?

Inspect the claw on the extractor. Is the claw damaged? If so replace it.

If it is not damaged. Using your hands. Bend the claw inwards.

[cindynles]

Most likely extractor tension.

[perpetual otter]

It's cuz it's a Rock Island...

[Army]

Don't try to fix, or bend it, if you don't know how to properly.

Replacing the extractor will stop this. I 2nd the Wilson Bullet-Proof extractor. Never replace it again.

[tbc]

1911 Extraction Problem W/Pics

I had the exact same experience with my 1911 Kimber 9mm. I meant exactly. I also blamed the extractor because it was just making a whole lot if sense. I tuned the extractor but it didn't help. Then one day I changed the Kimber mags to Tripp Cobra mags. Lo and behold, I've not experienced a single jam that day forward.

[cannon]

Don't try to fix, or bend it, if you don't know how to properly.

Not a hard thing to learn and if everything goes wrong. You just buy another extractor.

[bountyhunter]

A few quick and easy things to check:
1) Ammo issue? Does this happen only with this lot of ammo, is the ammo sized correctly?
2) Chamber clean? Gunk in the chamber can prevent extraction.
3) Extractor tension? This needs to be checked periodically, there are many online sources that show how.
4) Check the extractor hook itself, does it look worn out anywhere?

1911 extractors MUST be retensioned as normal maintenance.