How to tune an ejector

DBski · November 9, 2006, 07:56 PM

Does anyone know how? Brass comes back at your face. Is this an ejector or extractor problem? It is a Firestrom mini 45, otherwise shoots great.

Hunter Customs · November 9, 2006, 09:18 PM

It could be both the ejector and the extractor causing the problem. Another thing to think about is the smaller guns let the slide cycle faster and they do want to recoil and torque more adding to the problem of the brass ejecting toward the shooters face.
Most of the smaller 1911 style guns will use an extended ejector in hopes that this will speed up the ejection timing so the brass does not hit the shooter in the face.
Using a well tuned and polished extractor set at about 18 ounces of tension and an extended ejector with a 5 degree cut on the face with the top of the ejector being the longest point should be a good place to start.
I also like to cut an escape angle on the extractor as this seems to help.
Regards
Bob Hunter
www.huntercustoms.com

jwfab1` · November 9, 2006, 09:19 PM

Here's a little write up on extractor adjustment.

http://72.14.203.104/search?q=cache:...&ct=clnk&cd=30

Anyone have one for the ejector?

DBski · November 10, 2006, 08:25 AM

Thank you for the information, I think my best bet is taking the gun to professional gunsmith.

November 9, 2006, 07:56 PM	#1
DBski Senior Member Join Date: September 13, 2005 Location: Canton Mi Posts: 372	How to tune an ejector Does anyone know how? Brass comes back at your face. Is this an ejector or extractor problem? It is a Firestrom mini 45, otherwise shoots great.

November 9, 2006, 09:18 PM	#2
Hunter Customs Senior Member Join Date: March 26, 2005 Location: Osborn, Missouri Posts: 2,697	It could be both the ejector and the extractor causing the problem. Another thing to think about is the smaller guns let the slide cycle faster and they do want to recoil and torque more adding to the problem of the brass ejecting toward the shooters face. Most of the smaller 1911 style guns will use an extended ejector in hopes that this will speed up the ejection timing so the brass does not hit the shooter in the face. Using a well tuned and polished extractor set at about 18 ounces of tension and an extended ejector with a 5 degree cut on the face with the top of the ejector being the longest point should be a good place to start. I also like to cut an escape angle on the extractor as this seems to help. Regards Bob Hunter www.huntercustoms.com

November 9, 2006, 09:19 PM	#3
jwfab1` Junior Member Join Date: October 19, 2006 Posts: 14	Here's a little write up on extractor adjustment. http://72.14.203.104/search?q=cache:...&ct=clnk&cd=30 Anyone have one for the ejector?

November 10, 2006, 08:25 AM	#4
DBski Senior Member Join Date: September 13, 2005 Location: Canton Mi Posts: 372	Thank you for the information, I think my best bet is taking the gun to professional gunsmith.