[1917garkunkel]

Originally Posted by alvin

>> I'm surprised it ejected at all!

Recoil energy is transferred to the bolt without extractor, the empty case also got its share of recoil energy, but the weight empty case is too small, its share of recoil energy is consumed quickly by attrition. The function of extractor is to bind light-weight case with heavy bolt, so the empty case can be reliably extracted and then ejected. Without this extractor binding,,, at least on Astra 900 (a type of Spanish Broomhandle), 6 or 7 cases can be ejected, 3-4 rounds fail. Pistol becomes unreliable, but still works 60-70% of time.

Hmm... cool. Utterly sensible that the empty case is on it's way rearward with or with out the hook on the extractor's assistance. Thank you for this observation