[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Extractor Spring ID Help needed

Posted: 4/13/2009 4:48:52 PM EDT

Hi guys/gals pretty much pre-noobie here so if someone can help me ID this rubber doodad on my extractor spring and explain it's function I'd be most grateful.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3353/3439444279_0f77596182.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3377/3439444237_8b5afdbcb4.jpg?v=0

Thanks

Wildkow

p.s. by tomorrow I'll have the last piece (firing pin retaining pin) to completely assemble my AR!http://priuschat.com/forums/members/wildkow-albums-album01-picture108-dancing-banana.gif

Posted: 4/13/2009 4:53:12 PM EDT

[#1]

Don't see a picture, but...

If it is a blue insert it is a standard rifle extractor spring insert.
If it is a black o-ring it is a carbine/extra power extractor spring
insert.

It helps to give the extractor extra tension.

Posted: 4/13/2009 4:57:00 PM EDT

[#2]

Holy Crap that's fast

thanks JS it's a O ring that sits on top of the spring one side is flat the other rounded. Don't know why the pic's are showing, I'll check.

Wildkow

Posted: 4/13/2009 4:59:39 PM EDT

[#3]

No problem. Congrats on owning an AR. Welcome to BRD.

Posted: 4/13/2009 5:00:24 PM EDT

[#4]

The o-ring adds extra extraction power to the extractor spring. A bit of insurance if you will.

Posted: 4/13/2009 5:08:55 PM EDT

[#5]

Thanks again QUIB I guess I'll leave it on then, more is better right?

Can you see my pictures now???

Wildkow

Posted: 4/13/2009 5:11:00 PM EDT

[#6]

Pics are fine.

What you have is the D-fender. A lil' different than the standard o-ring, but serves the same purpose.

Posted: 4/13/2009 5:21:00 PM EDT

[#7]

Thanks again, great forum here BTW.

Wildkow

p.s. D-fender eh? Ddoes that garner any bragging points when I list my rifle? LOL!

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