SGW Gunsmith
Blackhawk
I've pulled extractors out of early Ruger Mark I Target versions along with Standards, and I haven't found a lick of difference in the profile of those extractors and those that Ruger continues to use through the Mark II, III, 22/45 and the Mark IV. I haven't found one early extractor that shows any sign of 'special' treatment as far as fitting either.
The hook profile is still at a 90° angle, and some of those early extractors have ragged edges on the bottom side like some do now.
KUDOS to those of you who have had exemplary performance with the one or two Ruger Mark pistols you own, that's a good thing. Your good fortune does nothing for those who have had issues with the factory extractor though.
Funny, I haven't read any methods on how the factory extractor can be improved, other than removing the burrs. And, I just can't understand how 6 aftermarket producers of the Ruger Mark pistol extractors can continue to sell the replacements they offer when the factory version works so marvelously.
The hook profile is still at a 90° angle, and some of those early extractors have ragged edges on the bottom side like some do now.
KUDOS to those of you who have had exemplary performance with the one or two Ruger Mark pistols you own, that's a good thing. Your good fortune does nothing for those who have had issues with the factory extractor though.
Funny, I haven't read any methods on how the factory extractor can be improved, other than removing the burrs. And, I just can't understand how 6 aftermarket producers of the Ruger Mark pistol extractors can continue to sell the replacements they offer when the factory version works so marvelously.