ParaGunner Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 (edited) Any one using this extractor? Any reviews or install tips? Edited April 29 by ParaGunner Spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTrace Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 Is it a rebranded Aftec? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racinready300ex Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 It's at least vary similar to Aftec and uses the same springs. I just got one a little while back and just dropped in, did nothing too it and it's working great. Install tip, Sometimes I'll use a really small Allen key and install the extractor backwards, so hook faces out. Then shove the Allen in there compressing the springs. There is a little ridge in side you need to get that cap over. Once the extractor is like half way in, pull out the Allen rotate the extractor and push it the rest of the way in. Hopefully that makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParaGunner Posted April 30 Author Share Posted April 30 16 hours ago, Racinready300ex said: It's at least vary similar to Aftec and uses the same springs. I just got one a little while back and just dropped in, did nothing too it and it's working great. Install tip, Sometimes I'll use a really small Allen key and install the extractor backwards, so hook faces out. Then shove the Allen in there compressing the springs. There is a little ridge in side you need to get that cap over. Once the extractor is like half way in, pull out the Allen rotate the extractor and push it the rest of the way in. Hopefully that makes sense. Thanks for the feedback. I should receive mine tomorrow. I couldn't find a aftec, so purchased the Eemann. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racinready300ex Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 @ParaGunner I haven't seen Aftec's for sale in anywhere in a while. I'm thinking they're just gone so Eemann is the move if you like the design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoNsTeR Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 My understanding with the Aftec was that you needed to bevel the edges of the firing pin stop so that it could pivot. But I see claims of the Eemann being drop-in... Question mark! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHA-LEE Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 That Eemann Extractor look exactly like an AFTEC. There is already a boatload of AFTEC Install & Tuning guidance on this forum. That or just reach out to the manufacture and ask for guidance directly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troupe Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Aftec's were the ticket back in the day, but still needed tuning. Hope these work out better for folks. I always had a problem with spending a chunk for something and still had to tune it. There has been many, many products like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yigal Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 I prefer extractor original design from1911 . It is easy to tune and there is no problem removing it for cleaning and it lasts a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoyGlock Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 The eeman extractor is more expensive by about $40(?) than aftec. So Im gonna use egw HD after my aftec gives up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yigal Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 1 hour ago, BoyGlock said: The eeman extractor is more expensive by about $40(?) than aftec. So Im gonna use egw HD after my aftec gives up. Does it also fit Glocks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltdmstr Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 13 hours ago, troupe said: Aftec's were the ticket back in the day, but still needed tuning. Hope these work out better for folks. I always had a problem with spending a chunk for something and still had to tune it. There has been many, many products like that. Not many things on a custom 1911/2011 are truly drop-in. Some stuff may work without tuning or fitting, but none will be optimal. I've used dozens of AFTEC extractors since they first came on the market, and never had a single one fail. That's not to say it doesn't happen. But when it does, it's almost always due to improper fitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawlsville Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 Following as I have been on the hunt for an AFTEC for a while and am on the fence about pulling the trigger on the Eemann offering... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHA-LEE Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 1 hour ago, Sawlsville said: Following as I have been on the hunt for an AFTEC for a while and am on the fence about pulling the trigger on the Eemann offering... Use an EGW HD Extractor. You can find them everywhere and they work great. I have exclusively switched over to using the EGW HD Extractor in all of my guns due to its proven reliability in the fleet of guns I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximis228 Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 (edited) I typically would say EGW HD Extractor are GTG as well but I just broke the claw off mine in a LO gun with 8-10K over the weekend. This is a first and I'm sure a fluke, but worth noting. Edited June 10 by Maximis228 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHA-LEE Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 45 minutes ago, Maximis228 said: I typically would say EGW HD Extractor are GTG as well but I just broke the claw off mine in a LO gun with 8-10K over the weekend. This is a first and I'm sure a fluke, but worth noting. Check the right side leading edge of the Barrel Chamber for mechanical interference with the extractor hook. That is usually the primary reason the extractor hook would snap off completely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caspian guy Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 2 hours ago, CHA-LEE said: Check the right side leading edge of the Barrel Chamber for mechanical interference with the extractor hook. That is usually the primary reason the extractor hook would snap off completely. Yep... Either put some sharpie or some grease on the face of the barrel/chamber facing the front surface of the extractor and see if you have contact... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnyglock Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 (edited) 5 hours ago, CHA-LEE said: Edited June 10 by donnyglock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APL-G35 Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 I also lost an EGW HD at around 12K in my open gun. Swapped to an old Aftec and has been GTG since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawlsville Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 On 6/10/2024 at 9:52 AM, CHA-LEE said: Use an EGW HD Extractor. You can find them everywhere and they work great. I have exclusively switched over to using the EGW HD Extractor in all of my guns due to its proven reliability in the fleet of guns I have. Thank you for the vote of confidence for the EGW HD extractor. I am at the point of picking an extractor and frame/slide blending my next LO build. EGW's ordered. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootcamp Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 On 6/10/2024 at 7:52 AM, CHA-LEE said: Use an EGW HD Extractor. You can find them everywhere and they work great. I have exclusively switched over to using the EGW HD Extractor in all of my guns due to its proven reliability in the fleet of guns I have. I’m pretty happy with the EGW HD extractors. But like @CHA-LEE said you gotta watch for interference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawlsville Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 Will do and thanks, Bootcamp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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