Skillet_1911 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 I have a Citadel 1911 that will not extract a brass case. It will pull aluminum or no problem. Changed extractors. Wilson bulletproof, Aftec and Nowlin. Same results. Any thoughts? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Check the chamber for parallel walls and texture of surface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schaet Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Is the extractor slipping by the brass or is it not pulling it all the way? Even though you changed the extractor, it may need to be adjusted/tuned. the tension may not be enough to hold onto it. Are you using reloads or factory ammo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc1974 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 9 hours ago, Steve RA said: Check the chamber for parallel walls and texture of surface. 3 minutes ago, schaet said: Is the extractor slipping by the brass or is it not pulling it all the way? Even though you changed the extractor, it may need to be adjusted/tuned. the tension may not be enough to hold onto it. Are you using reloads or factory ammo? What they said, then polish chamber and feed ramp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skillet_1911 Posted August 16, 2018 Author Share Posted August 16, 2018 Factory and reloads. It pulls it out about half way then slips off brass. I'll have my chamber polished. Thanks for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon75 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 https://goo.gl/images/EZ7wWP Might need to file the pad a little to get more bite on the case, you can bend it all you want but reducing the pad will get better engagement. Pad= arrow that says depth of engagement in pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absocold Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Check inside the chamber for brass shavings and check the cases for scratches, dings or other damage - make sure the cases aren't hitting or dragging on something they shouldn't be on the way out of the barrel. Disassemble gun but leave the extractor, firing pin and firing pin stop installed. Slide an empty case into firing position on the bolt face and make sure the extractor is holding it firmly in place. Adjust tension as necessary. (this one is a rare cause of failure to extract) Check the timing on the barrel, make sure it's not unlocking early. These are all easy checks that I would look at first. Next are the fiddly bits. Since the case is starting out of the chamber before the extractor fails, I doubt it's a chamber issue but it's worth a look. I would next check the magazine feed lips and also make sure the top round isn't sneaking forward too far during recoil and interfering with extraction. Then I'd check the height of the magazine in the chamber. Next I'd have a look at the relationship between the extractor claw angle and the case rim - this one is out there but twice in my experience the extractor tunnel was bored off-kilter. Holler with what you find and we'll see what else comes to mind that might help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now