ZoomZoom Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Finding "production" .38 super that'll make major is proving to be difficlut. I found some super comp ammo and understand the advantages I'll get if I convert to it. I also find some people shoot super comp out of a super gun without a problem. Switching extractors seems to cure the guns that won't function with super comp ammo. So....... If I go with a new extractor in my Caspian slide gun will I need to mill the breach face? If I install a new extractor is it any different then the many I replaced in the dark ages [80's]? Or do I need a smith for that job? Having depeleted wth bank account getting the gun, it'll take a while before a new 550 is on the way....till then I need to be able to buy major loads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basman Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 http://www.atlantaarmsandammo.com/products.html Check atlanta arms, they make ammo for a lot of competive shooters and may be able to help you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritinUSA Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 If the gun is new then there is probably enough tension on the extractor to work as-is. You won't have to muck around with the breach face. If the existing extractor does not work then get an Aftec (this will require fitting) or a Brazos pre-set drop in extractor for 9mm (same dimensions as .38 Super), click here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomZoom Posted August 9, 2006 Author Share Posted August 9, 2006 Thanks for the quick replies. AA does in fact have major super @ $245 per 1000 [+shipping]. Brazos has a couple extractors. Thier "drop in" will still need some "tuning". All I have to do now is decide on whether to stay with a super or go to a super comp.......? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRe Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Between those two - I'd pick SuperComp every single time. The rimless design is one less thing to cause feeding problems. You're going to be picking brass either way. As far as the AFTEC goes, in general, they're easy to fit - you usually only have to mode the FP stop slightly to allow the extractor to move properly. I have one in Super and one in rimless for my race gun - either extractor runs both semi-rimmed and rimless brass fine, although ejection is a little bit inconsistent when shooting rimless brass with the regular .38 Super extractor in the gun.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azone41 Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Am I wrong but I thought all production was minor only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRe Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 He's talking about "non-reloaded" ammunition, not Production division Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azone41 Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Ok I see now he means production Ammo. Not paying attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdragon Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 I know that with STI, There is no difference between the 38 super and Super Comp breach faces. Ivan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Man Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 (edited) And don't think about saving your old extractor in case you want to go back to rimmed Super cases because you wont. Get your old one tuned for a spare extractor. FM Edited August 10, 2006 by Front Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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