Anyone know how to clean the auto ejectors on a model 686 Beretta? I know that all the 680 series are supposed to be the same but I can't find any instructions that work for my particular model.

 

Any help or pics would be greatly appreciated!

If you are talking about removal of the extractors on a 680-series, they are the same. Be mindful that some are are under heavy spring tension. I like to secure the barrel assembly in a padded vise to hold secure and then simply push the extractor inwards 1/3 to 1/2 its way until the metal on the underside of the extractor lines up with the extractor removal cut in the raceway and twist outwards and away from the breech monobloc. Be careful, they are under tension! The spring/plunger will want to come out of the monobloc once the extractor is twisted away. Some springs are stronger than others. Some recommend to use a cloth or towel placed over this to help capture the spring, otherwise you'll be searching for the spring and plunger on the other side of the room.

 

This schematic may help understand:

Extractor schematic

 

The fellow in this video makes it look too easy:

wow, excellent information. Thanks Parker!

 

I was either twisting the wrong way or not hard enough.

Glad it was beneficial. My 12's extractors are somewhat easier to remove than a similar 20, as its springs are easier to compress and the larger extractor affords a better purchase to grab. The springs in the smaller gun are much stronger and they are a downright PITA to remove. (Keep in mind it's pretty easy to slice a finger on those sharp edges should you slip!)

 

 

 

Kevin