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nbkky71 · June 2, 2011, 04:48 PM

Extractors do break from time to time. Not as often with USGI extractors, but it does happen.

I shot a loaded-standard model M1A when I first started shooting NRA Highpower back in 2005. Personally, I've never broken an extractor: commerial or USGI. However, I have schucked them from the bolt from time to time!

Unless you're having extraction issues, I'd just shoot the rifle and replace the extractor if/when it's needed. If having a USGI version gives you peace-of-mind, it will cost you around $30-$40.

June 2, 2011, 04:48 PM	#2
nbkky71 Senior Member Join Date: September 13, 2005 Location: Davidson, NC Posts: 417	Extractors do break from time to time. Not as often with USGI extractors, but it does happen. I shot a loaded-standard model M1A when I first started shooting NRA Highpower back in 2005. Personally, I've never broken an extractor: commerial or USGI. However, I have schucked them from the bolt from time to time! Unless you're having extraction issues, I'd just shoot the rifle and replace the extractor if/when it's needed. If having a USGI version gives you peace-of-mind, it will cost you around $30-$40.