Description
The extractor is arguably the single most important part in a 1911, since it's what grabs the case rim, controls ejection, and keeps the gun cycling round after round. When a factory extractor loses its temper or bends out of spec, you start seeing brass to the face, stovepipes, and failures to eject. This Wilson Combat Bullet Proof extractor is the go-to upgrade to make those headaches disappear on a .45 ACP 1911.
What Sets the Bullet Proof Extractor Apart
Every Wilson Combat Bullet Proof extractor is fully machined from solid bar stock alloy steel, then given a specialized heat treatment that lets it hold tension far longer than a typical stamped or cast part. That's the whole point of the Bullet Proof name. It resists the constant shock and abrasion of feeding and ejecting without chipping, cracking, or losing its grip on the rim. It's a big reason gunsmiths reach for these when a customer's pistol won't run right, and the stainless finish adds a bit of corrosion resistance on top of the toughness.
Fitting the 70 Series 1911 Extractor to Your Pistol
This is the 70 Series version, meaning it lacks the plunger retainer stud found on 80 Series extractors. In plain terms, it drops into any Series 70 style .45 ACP 1911, but it will not work in a Colt-style Series 80 slide that uses a firing pin safety plunger. If you're running a Springfield Armory 1911, that's a 70 Series gun. Kimber Series II pistols can take either. When in doubt, pull your slide and check for the plunger next to the disconnector rail.
Like any quality 1911 extractor, this one is designed to require only minimal fitting, and in plenty of guns it drops right in with just final tensioning. Folks running everything from vintage Colts to Tisas Commanders report the same thing: a little tuning of the extractor tension and their ejection pattern lands right where it should. Pair it with a Wilson Combat firing pin stop and you can dial in extractor function about as tight as a 1911 gets.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Wilson Combat
- Manufacturer Part Number: 415-70S
- UPC: 874218001841
- Caliber: .45 ACP
- Series Compatibility: 70 Series 1911
- Finish: Stainless Steel
- Material: Machined alloy bar stock, heat treated
- Platform: 1911
- Product Line: Bullet Proof
- Firing Pin Diameter: Standard .45 ACP USGI/Colt (.093")
What’s Included
- One Wilson Combat Bullet Proof 70 Series .45 ACP extractor (stainless)
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this 70 Series extractor fit my 1911?
It fits Series 70 style .45 ACP 1911 pistols, including all Springfield Armory 1911s and many vintage and modern Colts. It does not fit Colt-style Series 80 slides that use a firing pin safety plunger, since the 70 Series part lacks the plunger retainer stud. Kimber Series II guns can run either a 70 or 80 Series extractor, so check your slide for the plunger next to the disconnector rail before ordering.
Is the Bullet Proof extractor a true drop-in part?
In a lot of guns it drops right in and only needs final tensioning, but 1911 extractors are a fitted part by nature. Depending on your pistol's tolerances, you may need to tune the tension so the hook holds the case rim with the right grip. Many owners report only a slight adjustment was needed to get their ejection pattern landing correctly around 4 to 5 o'clock.
What makes it a "Bullet Proof" extractor?
Wilson Combat machines these from solid bar stock alloy steel and heat treats them specifically to hold tension over the long haul. That process helps the extractor resist chipping, cracking, and the tension loss that eventually plagues stamped factory parts. It's built to take the repeated shock and abrasion of feeding and ejecting for the life of the gun.
Will this fix my failure to eject or brass-to-the-face problem?
A worn, bent, or out-of-spec extractor is one of the most common causes of erratic ejection, stovepipes, and failures to eject on a 1911. Swapping in a fresh Bullet Proof extractor with proper tension solves those issues in a great many cases. For the best results, tune the extractor tension during install and consider pairing it with a matching firing pin stop.





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