Volquartsen Extractor Should be Standard Equipment
by mike
Sooner or later the stock Ruger extractor is going to cause trouble. Best use for it is as a spare in the very unlikely event the Volquartsen extractor ever wears out. By the way, extractors don't extract on blow back actions. Their real function is to hold the empty case firm enough against the rear moving bolt, so the ejector (piece riveted in bottom of receiver) can hit the empty firm enough to toss it clear of the action. They do extract a chambered cartridge that has NOT be fired. When you order the extractor from OnTarget, I'd also get a trigger shield. Another great idea that should be standard equipment.