Just leaving the range as I type this... I've had my covert probably a year now or so... I've had a small issue with it throwing cases directly back at me when it gets dirty I would say 400 or so rounds. Clean it up the next trip our it would run flawless until I would hit the magic number again. Time to clean it! Well tonight I shot maybe 20 rounds thru it. 10 outta 20 hit me in the face... Has anyone had an issue with this??? Do you really think its soon enuf for and extractor to go bad?? Ill be sending Kimber and email also just looking for some feedback fron you guys as well..

 

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Sounds to me that the extractor is a little to tight. Do a search on 1911 extractor tuning and you might find your answer. I'm far from an expert but that's where I would look first since its an easy fix.

Just a side note... Dont know if this really matters but I also have a Kimber Custom TLE II Full Size.. Never had an issue with that one since new outta the box.

 

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Sounds to me that the extractor is a little to tight. Do a search on 1911 extractor tuning and you might find your answer. I'm far from an expert but that's where I would look first since its an easy fix.

 

Def will do a search.. Thanx for the info.. Im far from an expert myself..

 

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Here is some good reading for you.....http://www.thehighroad.org/archive/index.php/t-426464.html

Ken

Good look Ken! Been having trouble finding anything on here

 

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The extractor may need to be tuned. The firing pin stop on my kimber was letting the extractor clock causing same issue you have.

 

Extractor Tuning Tips

 

By Bill Wilson

 

A well fit extractor is essential to the reliability of any M-1911 pistol. The following guidelines apply to fitting a new extractor, or properly tuning the one you have in your gun.

 

1. Correct Tension

With the slide taken off the frame and with the barrel removed, slip the rim of a LOADED cartridge under the extractor hook and position it so that the extractor is gripping the case at the center line, as shown in fig 1a and 1b. You should now be able to lightly shake the slide in any direction, without the cartridge falling off. If this test is unsuccessful, you will need to adjust the tension.

 

For tension adjustment, place aprox. 1/2" of the tip of the extractor into the extractor channel and apply just enough pressure to slightly bend the extractor. Be careful, a little goes a long way! See figure 1c.

 

Do not put more tension than needed to perform this simple test - too much tension will result in feeding malfunctions whereas too little tension can cause failure to extract and/or erratic ejection.

 

 

2. Positioning of the Extractor

The locator pad (the radiused lug behind the extractor groove) determines at what point the bottom of the extractor groove contacts the rim of the cartridge and puts tension on it.

 

Slide the rim of an EMPTY case under the extractor hook and position the case so that the extractor hook grips it at the center line. Now pull the case downwards approx. .075 - .1000"; there should still be tension, enough to keep the empty case in position even when the slide is lightly shaken. The same test performed with a loaded round should result in the cartridge falling off. This equals roughly to 1-1.5 lbs tension on the case.

 

If you have correct tension on the case when it is centered on the breechface, as described in (1) above and little to no tension at all, with the case being pulled down approx. .075 - .100", you need to bring the extractor groove closer to the firing pin hole.

 

This is done by removing a small amount of material at a time, from the locator pad, while maintaining the radius. Constantly check for correct tension, so that you don't take too much material off. See sketch below.

 

 

3. Fitting the Firing Pin Stop

The fit of the Firing Pin Stop to the groove at the rear of the extractor is crucial to the correct extractor positioning. If there is a loose fit, then the extractor will move or twist, causing inconsistent ejection.

 

With the extractor installed, the firing pin stop should slide into position using normal finger pressure. If the firing stop binds (when installing a new extractor), you will have to reducve the width of the firing pin stop, by removing material from its right side, where it contacts the extractor.

 

Remove only a few thousandths of an inch at a time, while being careful to keep the right side parallel to the left side. When correctly installed, the firing pin stop will fit snugly into place, which prevents the extractor from twisting.

 

found the topic when i replaced my stop.

 

http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php?/topic/31485-firing-pin-stop-replacement/page__hl__%2Bextractor+%2Bclocking__fromsearch__1