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Joined: 20 Jan 2007 Posts: 40

I decided to convert my 16ga Citori to extractors. For those interested here is how I went about it.

Tools/Parts: One #2 Phillips, Two Normal tension 1911 firing pin return springs.

Note the difference in spring size.(L)is the 1911 (R) is the factory spring

First place a set of snap caps in the chambers. Dry fire and eject the snap caps.
Close the gun about half way and remove the forend, now the ejector hammers are uncocked.
Place the forend on a padded surface and with your # 2 Phillips remove the two screws that hold the forend iron in place. (Note the screws are not the same size so pay attention as to position)

Once the screws are removed the iron should slide out the end of the forend.
Remove the factory springs by pushing the spring and the pin away from the hammer. Do the same for each side.

Install the new 1911 springs.

Reinstall the iron in the Forend taking care not to reverse the screws.
Reinstall the forend on your gun and there you have it selective extractors

The whole process only takes about five minutes. Put the factory springs in a bag with a label for safe keeping.

Member Joined: 08 Nov 2005 Posts: 3438 Location: Illinois

Now there is something that I will save for future reference-very cool-many thanks for such a simple idea Very Happy

J.B.,

I don't even own a Citori and I appreciate your detailed modification! Well thought out and detailed instructions..... I applaud your efforts!
I for one.... hope we see more useful posts such as yours on this forum...

Slidehammer

Member Joined: 28 Oct 2005 Posts: 665 Location: Louisiana

Excellent! A useful piece of information. Thank you!

Joined: 04 Oct 2006 Posts: 27 Location: Winthrop, Maine

I just got a 16 ga. white lightning and was wondering where you purchased the "1911" springs. That looks like a great idea.