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FIRING PIN & EXACT EDGE EXTRACTOR Reviews & Ratings

Fits Ruger® MKI, MKII™, & MKIII™ including 22/45™. Firing pin sold with extractor or available separately.

Firing Pin

EDM machined from A2 tool steel
Minimizes/eliminates light hits
Firing pin strike face is surface ground
Firing pin is .004" wider than factory pin, new width helps eliminate side-to-side movement
Hardened to RC56-58 to prevent deformation

Extractor

EDM machined from A2 tool steel
Allows for exact tolerances
Will not lose edge under impact
Precise hook point is hardened to RC58-60

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Reviews Summary

The FIRING PIN & EXACT EDGE EXTRACTOR shows mixed feedback. Many users experienced significant improvements in reliability and performance, resolving issues like stovepipes and light strikes. However, others reported premature breakage of extractors, leading to disappointment and concerns over quality control. Overall, while some swear by Volquartsen products, others suggest caution due to failure rates.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Product Performance

50%

Several reviewers noted that the firing pin and extractor greatly improved the functionality of their firearms, eliminating issues like light strikes and failures to eject. Many were pleased with the reliability after installing these parts, underscoring their effectiveness in restoring gun performance.

Breakage Concerns

40%

A significant portion of users reported problems with the Volquartsen extractors breaking after limited use, which led to frustration and disappointment. This theme emphasizes the inconsistency in product durability and raises concerns about quality control in manufacturing.

Brand Reputation

30%

Some users highlighted Volquartsen's solid reputation within the firearm community for quality products. Despite complaints, there were still positive mentions about the brand's reliability and previous experiences with other products, indicating a divided opinion on their latest parts.

Value for Money

25%

While many appreciated the performance improvements, some reviewers questioned whether the Volquartsen parts offered adequate value, considering the reported breakages within a short shooting session. This theme reflects a concern regarding whether the higher price point is justified.

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Faulty Extractor

Bought an extractor from Brownells in the Volquartsen VC2EE packet listed on this website. It snapped at about 200-300 rounds. Bought a different brand and have shot a couple thousand rounds to date In my Mark II Competition and that extractor looks new. As with other users who experienced premature breakage with the Volquartsen extractor, DO NOT BUY ! Junk.

0 for 2 on Volquartsen Extractor

See my earlier Dec 2015 post on this very item. The replacement Volquartsen Exact Edge Extractor also broke at the same spot as the first one. I put this 2nd extractor in my Ruger Mark III Hunter. The first one was used in the Mark III Competition Target. In both cases, the extractor sheared off at the 90 degree turning point at the opposite end of the claw. I just did not expect this disappointment from a Volquartsen product. Both extractors failed after only several hundred .22LR rounds. I'll be going back to Ruger original extractors. No problems yet with their firing pin.