Myth Busting: Shooting Without an Extractor
This expert-level guide, presented by James Reeves of TFB TV, details an experiment testing the necessity of firearm extractors. The experiment demonstrates that extractors are crucial for reliable operation in firearms like the Glock 17 and MP5, with most tests failing without the component. A notable exception was a suppressed Glock 17, which achieved 100% reliability due to increased back pressure.









