EGW HD 1911 Extractor (9mm/38/40/10mm) Series 70 - Blue
CRITICAL FITMENT & INSTALLATION NOTES
Springfield Prodigy Users: When installing this extractor in a Prodigy, you must loosen the right-side cover plate screw before installation. Once the extractor is properly seated, tighten the screw back down to ensure secure fitment.
Safety Compatibility: This is a Series 70 style extractor. It WILL NOT WORK with 1911s that use a Schwartz-style firing pin safety.
The definitive solution to extractor problems in 9mm, .38 Super,.40 S&W, 10mm 1911s. The EGW Heavy-Duty (HD) Extractor is an engineered component, fully machined from solid tool steel to solve the common failures of factory and MIM parts. We examined every flaw of the original design—tension loss, hook chipping, and fractures—and fixed them. The result is a robust, reliable extractor that will maintain tension and function for 70,000+ rounds.
Firearm Compatibility
This Extractor Fits:
- Springfield 1911 DS Prodigy
- 1911 Pistols (Series 70)
- 2011 Pistols
- Calibers: 9mm, .38 Super, .40 S&W, 10mm
The EGW Solution for Your 1911
The secret to a reliable 1911 is a perfect extractor. Here’s why ours is the superior choice:
- ✔ Engineered to Maintain Tension: We reduced the distance from the bolt face to the hook. This prevents the extractor from riding up the case groove, which is the primary cause of tension loss and hook dulling in other designs.
- ✔ Superior Hook Geometry: Instead of a weak 90-degree cut, our hook is machined at an acute angle. This creates more surface area to "bite" the case rim, ensuring a positive, no-fail grip on the cartridge for reliable extraction.
- ✔ Unmatched Durability: We machined this part from solid bar-stock (NOT MIM) with a fully solid back. We also added radii to both sides of the hook and a clean radius in the inside corner, eliminating the weak points where other extractors commonly fail and fracture.
- ✔ Vacuum Heat-Treated for 70,000+ Round Life: The part is vacuum heat-treated to produce perfect "spring" properties, allowing it to maintain tension for a service life of over 70,000 rounds.
- ✔ Gunsmith Ready for Blending: The rear face is intentionally left slightly longer, allowing a gunsmith to custom blend the extractor to your slide for a perfect, seamless, custom-gun look.
Specifications
Material: Solid Tool Steel
Finish: Blued
Compatibility: 1911 / 2011 / Prodigy (Series 70)
Calibers: 9mm / .38 Super / .40 S&W / 10mm
Gunsmithing: Professional Installation and Fitting Recommended
1911 Extractor FAQ
Why is this better than my factory extractor?
Most factory extractors are made from Metal Injection Molding (MIM), which is brittle, or use an old design with 90-degree cuts that act as stress risers. Our extractor is fully machined from solid, high-quality tool steel, has a stronger hook design with no weak points, and is vacuum heat-treated. This means it is engineered from the ground up to not chip, break, or lose tension like factory parts often do.
What is a "Series 70" extractor?
A "Series 70" extractor is designed for 1911s that do not have a firing pin block, which is the original 1911 design. "Series 80" models have a firing pin block safety that is activated by the trigger, and the extractor has a cutout to accommodate it. This extractor does NOT have that cutout and will not work in a Series 80 or Schwartz-style safety system.
Shipping Restrictions: We are unable to ship this item outside of the United States. If this item is purchased as part of an international order, it will be removed, and your account will be refunded for the item.
Warning: This product may be alloyed with trace amounts of lead and other elements which are known to the State of California to cause reproductive harm and cancer. To prevent exposure, do not alter the product by welding, grinding, etc. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
