New extractor? model 14-5

[Cpt. Obvious]

I just picked up an awesome model 14-5 the other day, shoots like a dream. only downside is someone went a little nutty with the cylinder chamfering. Extractor likes to go right over the rim of the case on 2 of the six.

Question is, is changing it out something one can do w/ good mechanical skills, but little "fitting" experience. or is it a good gunsmith kinda job? I'm sure I could live with it, it's just a little annoying.

 

[armorer951]

extractor

I would contact S&W Customer Service and see if they could fit a new extractor. Even if you had the skills and tools, I'm not sure you could find a new, uncut extractor that would fit properly.
Does the 14-5 have the old (pinned) or new design extractor? In my experience, the older style, pinned extractors are actually harder to fit than the new design found in current production guns.

 

[surveyor_nm]

If it was me, I think I'd try to find a whole cylinder and get it fitted.

Bill Mahnke
SWCA #1915

 

[pharmer]

Call them, explain problem. Hopefully you can send cylinder in and get it back with problem fixed. Joe

 

[bgrafsr]

Call them, explain problem. Hopefully you can send cylinder in and get it back with problem fixed. Joe

They would more than likely need the entire gun so they can get the headspace correct on the new extractor.

 

[Cpt. Obvious]

All of that is what I was afraid of... now do I want to get it fixed, or just deal with it?

 

[03Fatboy]

Keep in mind the ratchet pads on the new extractor would need to be filed (timed for proper carry up) and this would be best for S&W to do if your not comfortable doing it. I have bought cylinders that have the extractor with them but I'm not sure you can just buy the extractor from S&W as I think it is a S&W only product meaning send them your firearm to ensure proper installation?

 

[Cpt. Obvious]

extractors can be purchased from numrich, but I definitely don't feel up to the task myself. maybe someday, but not this go around.

 

[Fastbolt]

If it were me, I'd call S&W and see if they'd cover the repair under warranty (even though you're not the original owner, and it's not a "defect" in materials or design).

Even if they want to charge you (which wouldn't be at all unreasonable), it's a pretty simple thing for them to cut a new extractor.

Cutting a new extractor involves the use of factory-made cutting tool. It's an appropriate size trigger, to which a cutting arm (lever) is welded and then a hardened "cutting hand" is used in the trigger (instead of the regular hand).

The tech can make any final filing adjustments (which could include addressing any long ratchet condition) to give proper carry up.

Whoever did the "custom" work on dressing the cylinder charge holes (presumably for "improving speedloader use) probably didn't realize it's best to leave the extractor surfaces alone (to retain optimal extraction). It happens.

Of course, is someone gets carried away and ruins a cylinder, that's a more expensive part, and a new extractor's probably going to have to be cut, anyway.

I've often thought it might be a wise precaution to put a large sign above home garage benches (and some kitchen tables ), and even above benches of newly trained armorers ... reminding folks not to "fix it till it's broken".