[pangris]

A) They don't sell parts and Brownells doesn't sell the PXT, so I guess I won't be able to keep a spare.

B)The person at Para said that broken PXT extractors obviously do happen, but they are not common.

C) He also mentioned that the part is MIM and that some times MIM parts can have weak spots.

D) I'll just have to hope that my next extractor isn't defective.

And in a nutshell -

Reasons a perfectly happy Para customer will not buy a Para with the PXT. :barf: I seek out used Paras when I get the urge.

 

[pangris]

Hi Stu

The extractor works and like the HI-Power extractors will over time become a non-issue.

Except that there are plenty of customers, me included, who will only buy used Paras with a traditional extractor. They are giving up market share so that they can claim an innovation.

Want to see if it is a good idea? Offer them BOTH WAYS. Many consumers who don't give a crap or buy into GSC's hype will buy it.

Many customers, like myself, with a bunch of other 1911s, will stay with the proven standard... a quality extractor tuned properly will last thousands upon thousands of rounds. Replace every 5000 with other springs and call it a day.

I can appreciate Paras desire to improve and differentiate, but this is pushing the issue.