Glock extraction problem?

[Roadwild17]

I have a G17 that is having some extraction problems. THe gum fires, then partially ejects the casing. Its more along the lines of pulling the casing about 1/2 way out then letting go. The slide then tries to strip off another round, which gets caught between the feed ramp and partially ejected casing.

As a side note, the standard malfunction drills do nothing for this malfunction, as the mag wont drop. I have to lock the slide back then fully eject the casing.

Anyone have any ideas?

 

[JCisHe]

What are you shooting?

 

[aquapong]

Chipped extractor or worn extractor plunger spring?

 

[sammy]

Are you using reloads? Sounds like the loads might be too light to eject the case. If you are using factory ammo a worn extractor could be your problem.

 

[GLOOB]

If the loads were that light, the next round wouldn't be stripped, would it?

Sounds like the extractor is slipping off the case rim. +1 on checking the extractor. Have you ever cleaned it before? Extractors get exposed to powder residue that can clog the "tooth" or make them stick out too far.

Also, I believe that the extractor is one part which was beefed up since the early Gen 1's, though I'm not positive.

 

[Roadwild17]

This is new WWB. I dont think its a light load issue because the gun is "trying" to strip another round. I think its either an extractor or extractor spring problem.

Anyone have a link to instructions of how to take apart for cleaning and a place to buy such parts?

 

[PO2Hammer]

Google 'glock faq', I think they have it there.

I think you're on the right track, clean the entire upper, check the extractor when you get it out for a chipped edge.

How old is the gun, and has it ever been detail stripped?

 

[gb6491]

Anyone have a link to instructions of how to take apart for cleaning and a place to buy such parts?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CN1QJDGinwE
http://www.ombexpress.com/c_207.aspx
Regards,
Greg

 

[Quack]

www.biggerhammer.net/manuals/ has a copy of the armorer's manual

 

[DougW]

Look for gunk under the extractor. I had the same problem. Found junk blocking the claw. After cleaning it, problem was solved. Pistol was a Glock 26.

 

[Skillet]

hm

well how long have you had it and how many rounds have you put through it?
mechanical things break. even if it is a glock, an ak-47, or a small airliner over the south pacific, mechanical things are gonna break sometimes.
try and get some parts replaced or take it to a gunsmith.
sorry, but i am secretly celebrating inside because i like to see glocks fail because i love steel guns like the CZ's or 1911's
just my preference.
i feel horrible now.

 

[JAV8000]

WWB can be crap if you get some from a bad lot. It caused the only malfunction I've ever had with a semi-auto. They are notorious for having out of spec. extractor rims and being underpowered/squibs. Ive heard of WWB jamming ALL manufacture of guns at one time or another.

 

[Mongoose]

There goes "perfection"