Wilson Bullet Proof Not Right?

[Beck1911]

Does it bug any one else that Wilson Bullet Proof extractors are not radius"ed" or relieved / ramped on the bottom of the hook as per convention. I just modify mine. But I was wondering if any on else cares...

[log man]

Does it bug any one else that Wilson Bullet Proof extractors are not radius"ed" or relieved / ramped on the bottom of the hook as per convention. I just modify mine. But I was wondering if any on else cares...
Yes, of course we care, and is the meaning of "fitting required", doesn't matter whose parts they are.

LOG

[niemi24s]

I think the reason they're not is simply because there is more than one convention for whacking on the extractor's nose.

While I've never laid eyes on a Wilson Bullet Proof extractor, I would guess their nose profiles pretty much match the Ordnance Dept. specs, as shown here:http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p232/niemi24s/P078290001e.jpg

How far off is my guess?

[Beck1911]

Yes that is the spec that makes sense... Wilson needs some rounding to get there from stock. I wish I had taken a picture of it stock... But the hook has sharp points and the radius "E" that the round lip ramps up is a tiny debur. "G" is a point. All sharp pints and cuts. I know they do this for $$$ manufacturing reasons and it does work as is.

[niemi24s]

Well, looks like my guess was way off. From your description it is not made to Ordnance specs. At least the one I got from Colt last year had the Groove Feed Radius (E) done correctly.

Maybe that's why the Colt one costs about $15 more, huh?

Regards

[Beck1911]

Yes, of course we care, and is the meaning of "fitting required", doesn't matter whose parts they are.

LOG
A smart answer for sure, but I see no evidence of fitting required in this Wilson description."If you're looking for a Bullet Proof® Extractor, this is it. This is a drop-in part for many guns and may require minor tension adjustment in others."
Have a nice day.

[log man]

A smart answer for sure, but I see no evidence of fitting required in this Wilson description."If you're looking for a Bullet Proof® Extractor, this is it. This is a drop-in part for many guns and may require minor tension adjustment in others."
Have a nice day.
Well, LOL ,Thank you! The Wilson description is called marketing. And don't forget "Buyer beware".

LOG

[egumpher]

Does it bug any one else that Wilson Bullet Proof extractors are not radius"ed" or relieved / ramped on the bottom of the hook as per convention. I just modify mine. But I was wondering if any on else cares...

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p232/niemi24s/P078290001e.jpg[/url]
How far off is my guess?

Hello,

I installed a Wilson Bullet Proof extractor in my LWT Commander. I really like a lot. I did have to remove about .006" from area-f of the previously shown graphic to get the proper tension/engagement on the case rim. This graphic shows this area as the "depth of engagement" on the picture from: http://www.sightm1911.com/lib/tech/reliability_secrets.htm
http://www.sightm1911.com/images/extractor.gif

I though this was a normal fit for a new part. Mine was relieved / ramped on the bottom of the hook and very smooth too.

Rgds
Eric

[niemi24s]

I installed a Wilson Bullet Proof extractor in my LWT Commander. I really like a lot. I did have to remove about .006" from area-f of the previously shown graphic to get the proper tension/engagement on the case rim.I suppose it's better to have too much material there (F) and have to file it off - as opposed to not enough material there and have to remove material from the tensioning wall (D) and claw tip (B).

Sort of a lesser of two evils deal, I guess.

Regards

[texagun]

I have used their Bullet Proof extractors in a few guns with good success, with only slight tensioning adjustments made to them. I haven't bought any of the new ones in quite a while so quality may have slipped a bit.

[10851Man]

Much wider hook than a factory extractor, but I must agree, needed some finish and detail work, not to mention the end had to be trimmed almost .060" to get it flush with the slide...Robert

[wichaka]

They make them a tad oversize in some areas so will fit a wide range of slide specs.

[10851Man]

Nice piece..but what a wide hook!!!