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Old 10-22-2011, 08:32   #17
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Originally Posted by Pat-inCO View Post
Why not adjust the extractor tension FIRST? MOST of the FTRB (what you described) are a function of a very dirty gun, OR (most likely) an over tight extractor. Look in Kuenhausen's "The Colt .45 Automatic" manual (you can get one from Amazon) for details.
I'd advise being very careful with bending the extractor, it's very easy to mess it up( same with polishing the sear and hammer area)........there is a test to see if your extractor is right.......imo, a tight extractor will not cause a FTRB( it would have to be grossly bent), as the recoil spring will push the claw right thru the soft brass rim( a notch on the rim is a sign of a tight extractor)......
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