[LenB]

Originally posted by TCPilot:

What I don't know is, now they make 2 & 3-piece extractors for 1911's with springs inside them, extractors that have funky shaped shanks, etc. Do these help? Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?

Re sprung internal extractors, I believe you're thinking of the Aftec brand. I have no personal experience with them, but do know that they're used by some high-end smiths for "full house" (i.e. maximum $$) setups. These extractors go for $70 or so. Spendy, but they fit a regular slide as opposed to having to go for an entire new slide assembly.

Re external vs. internal, I guess JMB had some second thoughts about the internal extractor on the 1911 since he changed to external for what became the HiPower.

 

[LenB]

Originally posted by Jim Watson:
By the way, LenB, John Browning (nor Dieudonne Saive) no way no how put an external extractor on the BHP...

Heh. That's the great thing about the internet - guaranteed there's always someone who knows more than you do. Thanks for the info.