Proud Extractor

Nearly every review of the SA Garrison mentions the extractor extends past the slide rear and my pistol's does as well.

Is there a functional reason for wanting the extractor flush with the slide? Is it an indication of another issue?

It certainly seems to increase the difficulty of reinserting the FP stop.

Andy

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Originally Posted by AndyLate

Nearly every review of the SA Garrison mentions the extractor extends past the slide rear and my pistol's does as well.

Is there a functional reason for wanting the extractor flush with the slide? It it an indication of another issue?

It certainly seems to increase the difficulty of reinserting the FP stop.

Andy

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No functional reason. As a rule the Extractor is made flush with the slide when the slide is "in the white" and blended to the frame.

I would chalk this up to another example of "maximizing profits", or little to NO hand fitting.

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Originally Posted by gaijin

No functional reason. As a rule the Extractor is made flush with the slide when the slide is "in the white" and blended to the frame.

I would chalk this up to another example of "maximizing profits", or little to NO hand fitting.

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This is correct. A blended extractor shows good craftsmanship, but that's all. No effect on function. A lot of competent pistolsmiths will fit a second extractor for a custom gun.