Originally Posted by
finpro
I have never done this, but, out of curiosity, I tried to move the pin holding the extractor rearward by inserting a tiny screwdriver between the pin and the extractor. While I did not remove the extractor, it was clearly so easy that it would not have been difficult. This might be a good alternative way to remove the back plate, if some problem arose.
I had that exact same thought. That would take all the pressure off the extractor chain. Still have to catch the striker but that would be much easier as you wouldn't have to focus so much on pushing the pin down to slide the cover off.
We'd best patent this procedure right quick, might be onto something.
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