Extractor rods

[lscocoa]

Are extractor rods the same size ? I’ve been seeing them listed up to 2-2 1/2” and 2 1/2” and larger , some for certain models . I’m looking for an extractor rod for my 22mag cylinder to fit in my 17 . It appears gunparts corp , brownell , midway , etc. are out of everything as far as extractor rods. I recently saw an add where the rod was said to fit k,l,&n frame . Are extractor rods sized to frame size or interchangeable between k,l,n frames ? Educate me please.

 

[John Patrick]

Don’t know about diameters for different frame sizes, but what I think you are seeing is different length rods for different length barrels for the same frame size.

For example, there are 2 1/2”, 2 3/4”, 3”, 4” and I think 6” Model 66s. Iirc, 3” and longer barrels take the same length extractor rods.

Also, blue extractor rods for blue guns, silver for SS guns.

 

[minconrevo]

In general, the same non-mushroom knurled-head rod works for K,L & N 3" or longer. A different shorter rod is used for 2" and 2.5" barrels. Blue for blue guns, SS for SS guns. Minor fitting may be required in the area of the knurling.

To make it more interesting, in the 1959-1961 time frame the ejector rod thread pitch was changed from RH to LH. The early pitch rods are scarce.

J frame rods are a different smaller diameter.

 

[DeplorabusUnum]

Smith & Wesson Center Pin S&W K-Frame Model 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
This is what you want. You may have to trim length to fit. This one you might have to cold blue to match. Maybe a call to S&W to see if they have a blued one.

I bought a different one from Midway for my model 27. Had to trim off about an eighth of an inch. Works perfectly now.