Not extracting

F15E_WSO · 08-11-2018, 04:33 PM

Gentlemen,
This thread seems to lean in the direction of my issue. Gun fired for the first time in a LONG time. All went well to include the bullet going down range!! Gun all in one piece.

Using Fiocchi 765A Specialty 30 Luger 93 GR Metal Case (FMJ), assuming pretty standard. The issue was the casings would not come out.

As the mag is already a problem with the "hold back" and the button height a new Mec-Gar mag inbound. With faulty mag and suspect condition of gun I was running ONE bullet in the Mag at a time. I did put two in the mag once to see if that would help--it didn't. Could this be a mag issue too?

I fired seven rounds total, In only ONE case did the casing come close to getting ejected, it was "caught" in the breech in a vertical position with the rim down, empty opening up. As close as it came to getting one out.

I checked the extractor, looks good, it holds a casing quite well, feels "right". The extractor moves easily, assume spring is good as well.

Current thread seems to indicate cleaning/smoothing chamber, expansion of casing after firing etc. So I've smoothed the chamber and maybe that helped.

To the point, (finally) is it possible to Check the capability of ejecting the round without actually firing? Is there a way to mimic the action of the toggle by hand or is the only way to do a real operational check is by firing. Before I go back to the range I'd like to know if I MAY have solved the problem.

My wife took a short video of the first round to send to the kids; bit grainy but seems to show the toggle rising up. Video NOT taken to highlight that but it appears Toggle flew up and back.

Can post photos if needed, also if this thread or post needs to go elsewhere, please indicate.

08-11-2018, 04:33 PM	#11
F15E_WSO User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Nellis AFB NV Posts: 52 Thanks: 55 Thanked 11 Times in 9 Posts	Round won't eject....can I check this at home without shooting? Gentlemen, This thread seems to lean in the direction of my issue. Gun fired for the first time in a LONG time. All went well to include the bullet going down range!! Gun all in one piece. Using Fiocchi 765A Specialty 30 Luger 93 GR Metal Case (FMJ), assuming pretty standard. The issue was the casings would not come out. As the mag is already a problem with the "hold back" and the button height a new Mec-Gar mag inbound. With faulty mag and suspect condition of gun I was running ONE bullet in the Mag at a time. I did put two in the mag once to see if that would help--it didn't. Could this be a mag issue too? I fired seven rounds total, In only ONE case did the casing come close to getting ejected, it was "caught" in the breech in a vertical position with the rim down, empty opening up. As close as it came to getting one out. I checked the extractor, looks good, it holds a casing quite well, feels "right". The extractor moves easily, assume spring is good as well. Current thread seems to indicate cleaning/smoothing chamber, expansion of casing after firing etc. So I've smoothed the chamber and maybe that helped. To the point, (finally) is it possible to Check the capability of ejecting the round without actually firing? Is there a way to mimic the action of the toggle by hand or is the only way to do a real operational check is by firing. Before I go back to the range I'd like to know if I MAY have solved the problem. My wife took a short video of the first round to send to the kids; bit grainy but seems to show the toggle rising up. Video NOT taken to highlight that but it appears Toggle flew up and back. Can post photos if needed, also if this thread or post needs to go elsewhere, please indicate.