Hello,
My SW1911 seems to have some feeding problems. It jams around once every 20 rounds. I've noticed that the cartridge fails to hook under the extractor when I inspect the jam.
I proceeded to remove the slide to try the extractor test described here:
http://www.m1911.org/technic2.htm
To me, it seems like my extractor is too tight. When I hook a cartridge under the extractor, I can shake the thing VIOLENTLY, and not have the cartridge fall out. Also, the bottom of the cartridge doesn't sit flush with the pad because it just seems like everything is way too tight in there.
Should I consider this a candidate for extractor adjustment? If so, any tips? Also, it seems like there aren't any instructions out there on how to remove an external extractor (I figure I have to press in on those pins, but I want to be sure of what I'm doing before I try anything)
Any thoughts?