Perfect fit
Dropped right in to my Springfield GI. Perfect fit. had to reduce tension a bit.
Just what was needed
I purchased this extractor to replace the garbage extractor in an ATI Titan 3" 1911 I was given. The original part would not retain the correct tension. Even after using my Weigand extractor adjusting tool. Adjust, fire two mags, failure to extract. So I purchased this extractor. It took some fitting just to get it into the slide, then I tensioned it with the Weigand tool. I got it to 25 ounces and completed the install. 100% reliable feeding and extraction. I recommend the M1911 Complete Assembly Guide as a great reference resource for any Home gunsmithing on an M1911 of any brand. Very helpful while I was fitting the extractor. Yep Brownell's sells the book and its companion book. Both get 5 stars from me.
Solved failures in my Kimber 1911s
I had a few polymer Kimbers with reliability issues. I bought these, tuned them according to instructions I saw on YouTube, and they have not failed me since. Later I added an EGW flat bottom firing pin stop to help when shooting +P loads. Love it!
Works great - Springfield 1911 A1 Mil Sp
I had to replace my extractor and the Wilson Combat Bullet Proof works better than the new one did. I'm getting another for my Micro Compact.
The Best
At first, When i tried to insert the extractor, it would not go in. I then pushed a little harder and (happily) it slid in snug as snug can get, with no movement into my Mark IV/Series 70 Colt.