Do any 1911 makers besides Para Ordnance plan to start using Power Extractors?

[wally]

The Aftec I linked earlier (http://www3.mailordercentral.com/shootingstore/products.asp?dept=1163) is supposed to fit the standard tunnel.

I've never tried one.

--wally.

 

[robertbank]

Interesting discussion since JMB originally designed the gun with an external extractor. I have the Para PXT in my SSP and love it. I have never broken an original extractor but I do know the new PXT works and that is all I care about. The BHP originally came with an internal extractor but now doesn't. Not sure if it really makes much difference as long as the extractor works.

Take Care

 

[Old Fuff]

The original P-35 Browning Hi Power, as well as the final 1911 pistol design both used internal extractors retained by the firing pin stop so that the extractor could be removed and cleaned without tools. The later Hi Power's were changed to an external extractor as a cost-cutting move. While the external external worked well, it was harder to keep clean.