chp5 Posted May 7, 2004 Share Posted May 7, 2004 I have approximately 7,000 rounds through my AR. Yesterday, it started having failures to extract. I believe it’s attributable to a weak extractor spring. How often should I change out that spring? Are the Dfender d-rings worth the $? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn jones Posted May 7, 2004 Share Posted May 7, 2004 cy, that happened to me not too long ago. i broke the gun down and cleaned the bolt and chamber real good and that fixed the problem. lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chp5 Posted May 7, 2004 Author Share Posted May 7, 2004 Thanks Lynn. I hate cleaning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Religious Shooter Posted May 7, 2004 Share Posted May 7, 2004 I added the Dfender to my 20" after some FTE problems. I would get a FTE after every 5 or so rounds. After I installed the Dfender it's been running 100% (which includes a 700 round class and 2 or 3 practice sessions with 120 rounds each). I've yet to try it, but I bought some Wolfe extra power springs. I tried it with the Dfender but it was way too stiff. I've read that some people ran it with just a extra power spring (w/o an insert). I set up my carbine just with an extra power spring only but I have yet to see if it is good to go. My memory is kind of fuzzy, but IIRC Cooley runs his guns with the extractor springs from these guys w/o an insert. Rich or Dave can deny or confirm my recollection. http://www.sawlesales.com/jsps/sku.jsp?fie...t&value=SA05005 http://www.sawlesales.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscbigdawg Posted May 7, 2004 Share Posted May 7, 2004 You got it! Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig Posted May 7, 2004 Share Posted May 7, 2004 Cy, Before changing springs or adding anything, have you changed ammo? Different ammo may equal FTE problems especially with the steel case ammo available Generally, I change the spring as needed or when I feel the extraction force is not there anymore. It's more of a "feel" thing. Wolf extra power springs work and you could buy a lot of springs for the price of Dfender ring, IMHO. If you're going to be at the Area6 3G - hook up with me. I have something much better and cheaper than the Dfender ring. Mig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny hill Posted May 7, 2004 Share Posted May 7, 2004 everytime you clean your gun, make sure to take the ext. out & clean under where brass slivers collect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chp5 Posted May 8, 2004 Author Share Posted May 8, 2004 Mig - yes, I'll be at A6 3G (hopefully with a functional rifle). I'll look you up - thanks. BTW - I didn't change ammo. Benny - I'll start doing that. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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