Posted: 9/10/2007 3:58:31 PM EDT
| I was wondering if anyone could help me figure something out...I bought a 2nd gen police turnin and while at the range it seems I've developed a problem with my extractor. The problem is that spent shell casings are getting stuck in the barrel and the gun is jamming with the new shell being pushed in beside it. I think its the extractor spring. ANyone able to offer any insight? |
| Make sure the gun is clean. Most PDs don't take good care of there weapons. If the extractor has carbon build up it won't function correctly. Also inspect the extractor for chips. Some people will drop a rd in the chamber and close the slide, Glock is not designed to load this way. Not likely it is the extractor spring. |
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How much shooting of Glocks have you done, prior to the acquisition of this police trade-in? If you're new to Glocks, then I'd suggest that you get some full-power, factory ammo and make a special effort to lock your wrists and to not let your elbows act as shock absorbers when shooting. If you are an experienced Glock shooter, then I suggest that you detail strip the slide and properly clean and lube the pistol. Whatever is wrong is something really simple. |
| Well I'm a beretta 92 shooter. I field stripped and cleaned the entire gun when I first got it. I was using WWB 9mm ammo when this happened. Would someone be able to provide me with info on how a extractor is supposed to look? Also I found online how to remove the spring but I CANNOT get the plate on the back of the slide to come off to save my life... |
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I have never know Glock to not do factory service on any gun regardless of who the legal owner is. Their turnaround is probably 4-6 weeks. You could always detail strip it and see if that helps. People make the mistake that Glocks do not need to be cleaned. The extractor and striker channel is probably full of brass and copper shavings. FWIW: The local armorer(s) I would use, typically does that stuff for free... |
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Did your problem ever clear up? If not, send me am IM and I'll talk you through removing the extractor. As far as how the extractor is supposed to look, you will want to be sure the leading edge is not chipped. As Hotrod9mm said, many shooters manually place the first round into the chamber then release the slide. Bad for gun… The extractor is designed to have a live round slid up from the magazine then into the chamber. Not have the extractor snapped around the base of the cartridge. |
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You know, I don't know if this is related but I had the same problem with my M&P using WWB. In fact several members @ mp-pistol.com have had extraction problems with WWB. Generally they've found that other ammo like UMC works fine but WWB fails to extractor. Take that observation for what it's worth... |
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Key information so far in this thread, "I'm a Beretta 92 shooter." Due to their lightweight polymer frames, Glocks are much more susceptible to "limpwristing" than are pistols like Berettas. Make a special effort, particularly considering that you're shooting that weakass WWB ammo, to lock your wrists and maintain a firm (not a deathgrip) grip on your Glock. As previously stated, don't let your elbows act as shock absorbers. There's probably nothing wrong with your extractor or extractor plunger/spring. However, the extractor is supposed to look like it doesn't have a piece chipped off of it. Easy-to-follow instructions can be found on glockmeister.com, on how to detail strip the slide. You have to take the pressure off the firing pin spring by holding down the black plastic spacer in the firing pin channel, while you're removing the rear plate. I'd try several things before I went trucking that pistol off to Glock/Smyrna. |
| The first thing I would do is field strip the pistol and make sure it is thoroughly cleaned. the next thing to do is throw the wwb in the garbage. That is the cheap walmart ammo. If you just like winchester ammo, go with the sxt variety, or look at something from hornady, corbon, or try some speer gold dots. Ive had problems with the wwb ammo in several of my 1911's, and even my g21 once, so it is probably the ammo. I would try all of this before I would send it to glock and wait on repairs. well I only live 10 miles from highlands parkway so that wouldnt be a problem for me anyway. |
| As others have stated, try cleaning the slide assembly very well. It is best if you can strip the upper down to it's components to do a detailed cleaning. This is also the best way to inspect the extractor for damage. Also, have you used any ammo other than the WWB and has the pistol done this since you bought it or is the problem occurring after you have fired a number of rounds through it? If you are having trouble finding a Glock armorer to help, you may consider calling your local police agencies to see if they have certified Glock armorers who would help you. Some officers may be apprehensive on working on a pistol that is not an agency issued sidearm, but some may not mind. Just a thought. |