06/09/2026
đ§ Tip Tuesday #1 â The âExtractor Tension Checkâ Every Pistol Needs
A huge percentage of feed issues come from improper extractor tension, especially in 1911âpattern guns.
A quick test: slide a dummy round under the extractor and shake the slide lightly. It should hold the round but not clamp it like a vise.
This takes 10 seconds and prevents a ton of âmystery malfunctions.â