1911 guy's, is the extractor different when dealing with a compact vs a full size?

[SJgunguy24]

Ok here's the deal. My 1991 Colt Compact has extraction issues, it won't kick the rounds out and stove pipes every shot. I'm going to replace the extractor, and recoil spring and full length guide rod. The Ejector looks a bit hammered but I don't want to mess with the frame just yet. My question, is there a different length in the extractor with the 3.5" barrel vs the 5"? Which extractor would you use in a gun you trust your life with?

[maxxrange]

I am far from an expert, I dont even have any books about it but I dont believe the extractors are different. If you do change out the extractor, recoil spring etc, test the pistol after each item is swapped. If there is an improvement, you will know which part was defective.

Have you tried using different ammo and/or different magazines to see if the problem persists?

Before you start throwing parts at it, why not have an experienced pistolsmith have a look at it.

How did this pistol come into your posession? Did the previous owner give you a clue about what he modified?

[SJgunguy24]

I am far from an expert, I dont even have any books about it but I dont believe the extractors are different. If you do change out the extractor, recoil spring etc, test the pistol after each item is swapped. If there is an improvement, you will know which part was defective.

Have you tried using different ammo and/or different magazines to see if the problem persists?

Before you start throwing parts at it, why not have an experienced pistolsmith have a look at it.

How did this pistol come into your posession? Did the previous owner give you a clue about what he modified?

I know where the weak points are on this gun. The extractor needs to be replaced as does the recoil spring. I'm going with a full length guide rod because I want to increase accuracy with the 3.5" barrel. I will build a Commander upper when funds allow. I have tried Kimber, Colt, Chip McCormick, Ed Brown, and Wilson combat mags and it stove pipes with all of them. The ejector looks hammered and I will weld or replace that when I tear down the frame. At the moment I just need to know about the extractor length, from my research it looks like there is no difference but I need to verify before I order the parts.

[redcliff]

The extractor lengths are the same, but Series 70 is different than Series 80. Let us know how well the full length guide rod works out for improving accuracy, I generally remove them and use the standard guide/plug set up for easier disassembly and have not noticed any decrease in accuracy.

Btw, most extractors you buy will require tuning, have you tried doing that to your existing extractor?

[SJgunguy24]

The extractor lengths are the same, but Series 70 is different than Series 80. Let us know how well the full length guide rod works out for improving accuracy, I generally remove them and use the standard guide/plug set up for easier disassembly and have not noticed any decrease in accuracy.

Btw, most extractors you buy will require tuning, have you tried doing that to your existing extractor?

Yes, the hook is just about gone. The ejector is pounded flat and it is an extended type. When I got this I shot a ton of steel case wolf through this gun and I know the duty life of 1911 parts is nothing close to what my Glocks tend to be.
Normally I would run the plug and rod that came with the gun but with the barrel only being 3.5" I want to get everything I can get. Plus I can use a single spring instead of the dual set up the gun has from the factory.
I know the series 80 needs the plunger cut out. I plan to build a commander upper when the cash is there and I will convert to 70 series when that slide is built.