Extractor spring o-ring question

[Wiggity]

Hey Larry, what is your opinion on o-rings for the extractor spring?

The reason I ask is because I had some extraction issues with my DDM4. I contacted DD and they fixed the problem by adding an o-ring to the extractor spring. I recently came across some information on this site that said an o-ring is not an appropriate fix for this problem and that the spring should be able to operate on its own without the o-ring.

Anyway, since you're a qualified expert, I thought I'd ask for your opinion about o-rings for the extractor spring.


Thanks! I am also looking forward to the Tac TV website!

[Larry Vickers]

Do you know if they also replaced the extractor? Did you send the gun back? If so they probably replaced the extractor and just added the O ring for insurance - try shooting the gun without the O ring and see what happens

TacTV website - cross your fingers - should be live soon

Thanx and be safe

LAV

[Wiggity]

Yes I sent the gun back and here is the repair description word for word.

"Polished Chamber & Feed Ramps. Added 'O' Ring. Passed function test."

I do not believe the extractor or springs were replaced.

[Larry Vickers]

Try running the gun without it and see how things shake out

[Wiggity]

Thanks Larry.

For future reference, what should be done if the gun begins to malfunction again?

[Larry Vickers]

Put the O ring back in - I just checked and the BCM extractor upgrade kit includes an O ring - that tells me everything I need to know; Paul B of BCM has a superb reputation of going the extra mile for the customer and making sure things are right- if he wasn't comfortable with the O ring in a gun he would not put it in the kit

Be safe

LAV