broken extractor

larry60 · June 14, 2011, 12:57 PM

I have a Star Firestar 40S&W with a broken extractor. I have posted here before and used all the suggestions I received here but can't get my pistol repaired. On a forum, it might have been here, someone had the same problem. From what I recall they found a gunsmith that built up the extractor and filed it down. Is this a possible fix for me and where can I find a gunsmith that would do it?

Scorch · June 14, 2011, 05:16 PM

Yes, due to the unavailability of Star parts, having a gunsmith manufacture an extractor for your pistol is about the only solution you have.

Bill DeShivs · June 14, 2011, 05:57 PM

www.iparguns.com may have parts.
Making an extractor shouldn't be that difficult for a gunsmith.

GURU1911 · June 14, 2011, 07:11 PM

Give "lee's gun parts" in irving, texas a try. They have a good supply of hard to find parts.

Guru1911

larry60 · August 19, 2011, 07:54 PM

I have to give Scorch a very big thank you for giving me the name of Taylor Machine John Taylor just sent back my Star Firestar 40S&W. It had a broken extractor and you just can't get parts for these now. I emailed Taylor Machine
explained my problem and asked him if he was willing to repair it for me, he took on the job and I have my gun back today. He made me a new extractor I just came back from the range it worked flawlessly. I can't say enough good things about Taylor Machines.

June 14, 2011, 12:57 PM	#1
larry60 Member Join Date: February 3, 2011 Posts: 46	broken extractor I have a Star Firestar 40S&W with a broken extractor. I have posted here before and used all the suggestions I received here but can't get my pistol repaired. On a forum, it might have been here, someone had the same problem. From what I recall they found a gunsmith that built up the extractor and filed it down. Is this a possible fix for me and where can I find a gunsmith that would do it?

June 14, 2011, 05:16 PM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Yes, due to the unavailability of Star parts, having a gunsmith manufacture an extractor for your pistol is about the only solution you have. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

June 14, 2011, 05:57 PM	#3
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,984	www.iparguns.com may have parts. Making an extractor shouldn't be that difficult for a gunsmith. __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com

June 14, 2011, 07:11 PM	#4
GURU1911 Senior Member Join Date: December 22, 2010 Location: SEALY, THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS Posts: 501	New extractor Give "lee's gun parts" in irving, texas a try. They have a good supply of hard to find parts. Guru1911 __________________ NRA LIFE MEMBER (1984) & PRESIDENT: S.W. LA. R&P CLUB, LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA (1994-1999) METALLIC CARTRIDGE RELOADER (1977) & GENTILE CHRISTIAN ZIONIST INFIDEL !!! "THERE AIN'T TOO MANY THINGS THAT YOU CAN'T FIX, WITH $500 DOLLARS OR A .30-06"

August 19, 2011, 07:54 PM	#5
larry60 Member Join Date: February 3, 2011 Posts: 46	I have to give Scorch a very big thank you for giving me the name of Taylor Machine John Taylor just sent back my Star Firestar 40S&W. It had a broken extractor and you just can't get parts for these now. I emailed Taylor Machine explained my problem and asked him if he was willing to repair it for me, he took on the job and I have my gun back today. He made me a new extractor I just came back from the range it worked flawlessly. I can't say enough good things about Taylor Machines.