Remove Smith & Wesson extractor plunger from a blind hole

gnprts

August 12, 2021 16:31

I am trying to remove a stuck extractor plunger from a blind hole in a S&W model 41 .22 pistol slide

The plunger spring was left out before inserting the plunger.

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  John J Stimson

  August 12, 2021 21:43

  I would suggest you try inertia by banging on a plasic block. Or a magnet on an allen key that is just smaller then the plunger and will go on the hole.

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  BobJudy

  August 12, 2021 22:57

  I agree with Mr. Stimson but would add something like Kroil to lesson any friction between the plunger and the sides of the hole. Bob

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  TRAP55

  August 14, 2021 22:44

  Bob, I would go with brake cleaner in a blind hole, the oil can make for a hydraulic suction. A thin solvent oil like Kroil might work though. Stick a small magnet over the hole, or to a pin punch that will fit in the hole to fish it out. Inertia like John suggest would be my first choice. Then I'd be cussing I didn't do it inside a ziploc bag, because it popped out and bounced off the bench, and then I'd be carpet fishing with a magnet trying to find it.

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  gnprts

  August 25, 2021 14:32

  
  

  Thanks guys

  I tried all of your suggestions including cussing.

  After failing I cooked it out with my electronic cleaner @165 degrees.? It popped out after about fifteen minutes. Your posts motivated me to keep trying.

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  toad67

  August 26, 2021 04:55

  Thanks for posting an update on how it went. So many threads end up with people wondering how things turned out.

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