[Cal]

Is there a difference between 45ACP and 38 Super extractors? I recently purchased a Series 70 38 Super and the extractor doesn't grip the shell casing at all. It's either the wrong extractor (if that's possible) or in need of some serious fitting.
Thanks

 

[eerw]

THere is a difference..I'll try and find one of each and photograph them for you..

 

[jm10mm]

Every extracter has to be fit to the rim of the case your shooting. Even the 9mm and 38 super are different since one has a depper rim. Once it it fit to the case and the leading edge chamfered,angled and polished. Then you set the tension.

 

[eerw]

here is a 38 super extractor on top and a 45 on bottom..major difference is in the mid-section of the extractor...and from there you need to tweak the extractor to hold the case with the right amount of tension. Hope that helps