5906 broken extractor

[Zachariah5032]

Thank armorer951 I wasn't sure if the extractors were the same bc the look different I will check the recoil spring and the extractor spring none of it is to pricey so I might just replace them all to be sure

 

[Gunhacker]

Extractors are the same. If you are having extraction issues, before you replace the extractor (a fitted part), check the hook for evidence of damage. Use a magnifier. Check also that the extractor is free in the slot and is under tension. The extractor is probably OK.

A more common cause of extraction failures, particularly in used pistols, is a weak recoil spring. If you are unable to find an OEM recoil spring at Numrich, Brownells or Midway, Wolff has some replacement springs available.

Recoil spring... or did you mean extractor spring? The slide recoil spring usually has more to do with returning the slide back to battery while striping a round from the magazine and loading it into the barrel chamber... I can see a weak recoil spring causing failure to feed issues, but extraction?

 

[armorer951]

Nope, no mistake. I meant the recoil spring. (Once the integrity of the extractor and the extractor spring have been confirmed)

 

[Fastbolt]

Recoil spring... or did you mean extractor spring? The slide recoil spring usually has more to do with returning the slide back to battery while striping a round from the magazine and loading it into the barrel chamber... I can see a weak recoil spring causing failure to feed issues, but extraction?

Yep, a damaged or weakened recoil spring can cause extraction issues. Easiest thing to eliminate as a possible cause, too.

 

[NJoe]

Hi,
I´m from Austria (in Europe, not Australia ) and planning to buy a used S&W 5906 in a perfect condition.
Since I read about possible problems with the extractor I want to be sure to get a replacement part if necessary.
I searched everywhere in the net but coundn´t find one, even not at Brownells - the part is sold out and backorder isn´t possible.
So does anyone know a dealer who has such a part (plus the extractor springs needed for replacement) on stock and can ship them to Europe? (I know fitting needs a gunsmith - here in Austria are hundreds of them, just no spare parts...)
Thanks a lot!
Michael