Videos tagged with Extractor Issues

This review of the Ruger RXM highlights significant reliability issues experienced after approximately 200 rounds, primarily stovepipe malfunctions. The speaker notes these issues persisted despite trying different ammunition and magazines, and even with optic screws removed. While liking the ergonomics and price point, the frequent stoppages lead to a recommendation against purchasing without addressing these concerns, suggesting potential extractor problems.

Ben Stoeger expresses frustration with Staccato firearms, specifically the HD45 model, due to reliability issues after 1500-2000 rounds, leading to frequent malfunctions. He notes that while the HD45 shoots well, particularly its recoil impulse and balance, it requires return to Staccato for repair. He also mentions sending back an earlier HD4 and an XC model for extractor-related issues, highlighting a perceived rush in the HD series launch. Despite the current frustrations, Stoeger anticipates Staccato will resolve the issues under warranty.

The reviewer is divesting from two Noveske rifles, a 6 ARC and a Switch Block model, due to persistent reliability issues and perceived quality concerns. Despite Noveske's customer service being communicative, the reviewer cites problems such as difficult takedown pins, a failing bolt release, extractor/ejector malfunctions, and premature gas ring failure. These issues, coupled with a lighter-than-expected Noveske bolt compared to a Geissele bolt, lead the reviewer to conclude the rifles do not meet expectations for durability and reliability under heavy use, especially given their high price point.

This video identifies the five most common reasons semi-automatic pistols jam: underpowered ammunition, poor lubrication, a dirty firearm, limp wristing, and manufacturing defects. The instructor emphasizes regular cleaning and proper lubrication as crucial preventative measures. He also notes that persistent issues, even with proper maintenance and good ammunition, may indicate a defect requiring professional attention.

Ben Stoeger discusses his extensive experience with two Staccato pistols, the XC and P, after accumulating over 50,000 rounds. He details specific mechanical issues encountered, such as hammer follow and extractor failure on the XC, and a faulty slide stop on the P, noting that these were resolved through maintenance and warranty service. Stoeger recommends Staccato for serious 2011 enthusiasts seeking a reliable, albeit not perfect, platform, contrasting them with budget options like the Prodigy.

This video discusses recurring extraction and slide stop issues experienced with Staccato 2011 pistols, contrasting them with the more predictable failure modes of other firearms like Berettas and CZs. The speaker, a firearms instructor, highlights the frustration of diagnosing problems that lack apparent mechanical causes, often requiring part replacement without a clear understanding of the underlying issue. He emphasizes the importance of predictable firearm behavior for shooters.

This video compares the 6mm MAX and 5.56 NATO cartridges in identical 10.5-inch AR-15 platforms. Mike from Sons of Liberty Gun Works presents velocity data for various bullet weights in both calibers, highlighting the 6mm MAX's potential for increased lethality and mechanical robustness compared to 5.56 and addressing perceived reliability issues with the 6mm ARC in an M4 platform.

This video details a range update for a Bear Creek Arsenal 7.62x39 AR-15 upper. After experiencing broken extractors and firing pins, the user installed a Right to Bear enhanced firing pin. The upper initially ran well with steel-cased Tulammo, but issues arose with stuck casings due to the barrel heating up and steel cases not contracting like brass. Switching to brass-cased Tulammo resolved the extraction problems and improved reliability and accuracy.

This video showcases a custom-built Palmetto State Armory Dagger Compact pistol, nicknamed 'Peacock,' featuring a unique iridescent purple slide, rainbow barrel, and suppressor height fiber optic sights. The builder discusses the use of a Strike Industries Gen 3 slide and a precision barrel, noting an issue with weak extraction and brass ejection patterns during live fire. The speaker suggests the extractor may need replacement, potentially along with the extractor spring, to resolve ejection problems. The build is presented as a fun, aesthetically driven project.

This video details a common magazine over-insertion issue with newer Staccato 2011 models, particularly with 20-round magazines. The speaker, Jimmy B Rodriguez, explains how this can lead to damaged ejectors and potential jams. He offers two primary solutions: installing specialized base pads or upgrading to aftermarket aluminum or steel grip modules that replicate the geometry of older 2011 grips, which prevent the problem.

This review of the Girsan MC1911C Commander-sized 9mm pistol covers its features, price point, and a 500-round reliability test. Despite a good fit and finish and desirable features for its price, the pistol experienced significant reliability issues, including failure to eject and stovepipe jams, primarily attributed to a potential extractor problem. The reviewer plans to send the pistol back to EAA for inspection and repair.

This video details how to achieve reliable function in an AR-15 platform chambered in 7.62x39mm, addressing historical issues like feeding failures and light strikes. It highlights specific modifications including upgraded firing pins, heavier hammer springs, and specialized magazines. The Black Rifle Arms C.A.P.S. external piston system is showcased as a solution for adjustable gas management, crucial for diverse ammunition types and suppressed fire.