Should my extractor look like this?
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colorado_handgunner
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drop on a loaded mag using slide release. nothing different than any other gun.
Hmmm...only asking because some people tend to load by hand into an empty chamber which causes the type of wear pictured on the extractor. Not sure what to tell other than to just replace your ectractor with a new on. They're cheap and as you know an easy swap.
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Anyone else? How about the chip on the slide?
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Extractor looks fine in the pics.
What kind of extraction problems, exactly, are you having?
What kind of ammo ? Reloads ?
It wouldn't cost much to replace the extractor, but while you're at it, also replace the extractor spring. If that doesn't exert enough tension, the extractor can slip off.
I don't know what to tell you about the silver oval, other than it doesn't appear to be caused by the extractor.
What kind of extraction problems, exactly, are you having?
What kind of ammo ? Reloads ?
It wouldn't cost much to replace the extractor, but while you're at it, also replace the extractor spring. If that doesn't exert enough tension, the extractor can slip off.
I don't know what to tell you about the silver oval, other than it doesn't appear to be caused by the extractor.
Looks like you're about to have a "kaboom"
Just kidding. The extractor looks a little worn, might as well replace it since you have the old one out. The oval could be a material defect, like a relatively long grain boundary in that location that made the little piece break off. It could be mechanical damage from contact, too, so I don't know.
Just kidding. The extractor looks a little worn, might as well replace it since you have the old one out. The oval could be a material defect, like a relatively long grain boundary in that location that made the little piece break off. It could be mechanical damage from contact, too, so I don't know.
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Thanks guys. Since the gun is only 3 months old, I will call Glock on Monday and see what they say.
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I keep a spare extractor on hand in case I ever want to replace mine. Extractors cost about $19. This approach is much cheaper than paying shipping (around $50) back to Glock. Faster too. And it never hurts to have a few spare parts on hand. When you order this part, pay attention to whether you need the extractor with the loaded chamber indicator (likely if your weapon is new) or not (older Glocks).
http://glockparts.com/Products.aspx?CAT=708http://glockparts.com/Products.aspx?CAT=708
I tend to mention GlockParts.Com as the source because they are competitive in price and offer $3.00 SHIPPING. When I place an order for something like this, I often also pick up magazine rebuild kits and other parts I think I may possible need some day. Feels good to have a few parts on hand.
http://glockparts.com/Products.aspx?CAT=708http://glockparts.com/Products.aspx?CAT=708
I tend to mention GlockParts.Com as the source because they are competitive in price and offer $3.00 SHIPPING. When I place an order for something like this, I often also pick up magazine rebuild kits and other parts I think I may possible need some day. Feels good to have a few parts on hand.
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kda, thanks for the link. I am not planning on shipping the whole gun back to Glock, I am going to see if I can wrangle a free extractor out of them since it is only 3 months old. In my mind, an extractor shouldn't go bad that quickly, and I will see if I can save myself 20 bucks. I have a bum factory magazine that refuses to feed (already took it apart and still won't feed), so I am already having to call them anyway. If they are disagreeable, I will do like you said and simply order a replacement. Again, thanks for the link.
Until then, I am soaking the extractor in some Hope's and it appears to be helping. It seems like it had some copper melted to it, and the Hope's is pulling it off. I will post some pics of what it looks like after the soak, may end up being fine.
I also fully disassembled the slide and cleaned all the parts extensively. The extractor spring assembly had some crud on it, so that may have been contributing to the problem as well. I plan to take it out later on today, after it is all cleaned, and try it with some better ammo. I will let you all know how it does, keeping my fingers crossed.
Until then, I am soaking the extractor in some Hope's and it appears to be helping. It seems like it had some copper melted to it, and the Hope's is pulling it off. I will post some pics of what it looks like after the soak, may end up being fine.
I also fully disassembled the slide and cleaned all the parts extensively. The extractor spring assembly had some crud on it, so that may have been contributing to the problem as well. I plan to take it out later on today, after it is all cleaned, and try it with some better ammo. I will let you all know how it does, keeping my fingers crossed.
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No reloads, only factory fresh ammo.
After the extractor was free of the copper buildup, I re-assembled and took it out to the range. I took my Springfield XD with me as well as a control against bad ammo.
I first shot 10 rounds through the glock then 10 rounds through the xd of Independence fmj (Anyone know who makes this? It it good stuff!). I then repeated for Remington UMC FMJ. I alternated this through 50 rounds of each, with the glock getting the last 10 of each box.
I shot deliberately, ensuring a very firm grip to prevent limp wristing, keeping my shot placement simply COM at 5 yards since I was concerned only with function, not accuracy.
I had no failures of any kind in either gun. Each brand firmly cyled the slide of each gun.
Next, I went to the low end Walmart ammo I had been consistently shooting recently. Starting with 10 rounds from the glock, I immediately noticed significantly less force from the round. The glock cycled, but not nearly with the robustness of the other two brands. I also noticed that it was ejecting a soot onto my left hand as well, which the other two did not do. After noticing this, I finished the magazine and then inspected the chamber. Sure enough, the extractor was beginning to foul with this ammo, but had not with the others.
I finished off the box with the Springfield, which had no problems with it.
My final conclusion is this. My glock does not function well with the bottom end walmart ammo. Since that is primarily what was shot through it before the problems began, and based on my observations today, I concluded that the excessive fouling I witnessed on the extractor was caused by this ammo and insufficient cleaning of the extractor. Over time, the fouling built to the point that it prevented the extractor from functioning. The lower perceived power of the round may also play a part, but I can only speculate on that.
I will simply not shoot the cheap stuff in the glock. A few bucks savings on a box of ammo is not worth it if the ammo damages a $650 gun. Anyway, case closed and I am happy to have my glock functioning again.
No reloads, only factory fresh ammo.
After the extractor was free of the copper buildup, I re-assembled and took it out to the range. I took my Springfield XD with me as well as a control against bad ammo.
I first shot 10 rounds through the glock then 10 rounds through the xd of Independence fmj (Anyone know who makes this? It it good stuff!). I then repeated for Remington UMC FMJ. I alternated this through 50 rounds of each, with the glock getting the last 10 of each box.
I shot deliberately, ensuring a very firm grip to prevent limp wristing, keeping my shot placement simply COM at 5 yards since I was concerned only with function, not accuracy.
I had no failures of any kind in either gun. Each brand firmly cyled the slide of each gun.
Next, I went to the low end Walmart ammo I had been consistently shooting recently. Starting with 10 rounds from the glock, I immediately noticed significantly less force from the round. The glock cycled, but not nearly with the robustness of the other two brands. I also noticed that it was ejecting a soot onto my left hand as well, which the other two did not do. After noticing this, I finished the magazine and then inspected the chamber. Sure enough, the extractor was beginning to foul with this ammo, but had not with the others.
I finished off the box with the Springfield, which had no problems with it.
My final conclusion is this. My glock does not function well with the bottom end walmart ammo. Since that is primarily what was shot through it before the problems began, and based on my observations today, I concluded that the excessive fouling I witnessed on the extractor was caused by this ammo and insufficient cleaning of the extractor. Over time, the fouling built to the point that it prevented the extractor from functioning. The lower perceived power of the round may also play a part, but I can only speculate on that.
I will simply not shoot the cheap stuff in the glock. A few bucks savings on a box of ammo is not worth it if the ammo damages a $650 gun. Anyway, case closed and I am happy to have my glock functioning again.
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