My sn: 5XXX Springfield Armory SA-35 has failure to extract problems. Intermittent, but the problem is there. I sent my SA-35 back to Springfield Armory customer service. They had it for 1 week, then sent it back with a note that they "tuned the extractor and fired 45 rounds with no problem". What does "tuned the extractor" mean? Does that mean my SA-35 will run as dependably as my Springfield Armory XDM Elite? My XDM Elite has run flawlessly for several years and several thousand rounds. An extractor tune up. Anyone with SA-35 experience and shooting experience have an opinion on this? I EDC to defend my family and others. Thanks.
RDShooter
Many if not all pistol when springs wear out have issues. The SA35 has one on the extractor and it may be worn, or residue build up. Take it apart clean the place where it sits and but a replacement spring for it. Go to a gunsmith he will explain what is and is not. Inexpensive and they know all, you will learn. Also different ammunition many play a part. So how many rounds have you fired since they returned the pistol? Recoil spring makes a difference.
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Remember when a round comes from the magazine the round at the primer end is funneled through the extractor and when fired it is ejected by the held round in the extractor by the edge. This is where a few practice rounds come in handy. No powder, no primers. Not blanks they usually are plastic. The round cannot be loaded without going in via the extractor. Then when you rack the pistol the practice round flies out, the next round coming up to the chamber. Rack it pistol open, locked in place with slide stop. When open see if the round is being held or not. The extractor holds the round and the pistol is fully open touch the round being held and see how securely, if the round id not held firmly and drops when you touch it, that's the issue.
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Tuning an extractor is basically checking the tension. I've attached a video on how to tune a 1911 extractor. I figure it's about the same as a Hi Power.
As far as reliability you'll just have to fire it enough to gain confidence it will function when you need it. Numerous things can affect reliability other than the extractor.
Tuning an extractor is basically checking the tension. I've attached a video on how to tune a 1911 extractor. I figure it's about the same as a Hi Power.
As far as reliability you'll just have to fire it enough to gain confidence it will function when you need it. Numerous things can affect reliability other than the extractor.
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