Titanium or A-2 tool steel for an extractor

[repair]

OK which is better, Titanium or A-2 tool steel for an extractor?

I have read about both but I can't decide which is better?

 

[rhino]

I can't imagine why anyone would want a titanium extractor?

The only benefit (that comes to mind) of titanium alloys is a reduction in weight, but you're going to sacrifice wear resistance (which is an issue for an extractor).

 

[mike8170]

You should also look at how metals react to each other, for example, steel and aluminum do not mix, they just corrode. I was talking to some KBR armorers on my last tour in Iraq, and found out that Titanium firing pins were getting brittle and breaking in M4's that the group guys had put in there weapon systems, due to metal incompatibility. Thats when I decided to just buy a couple of extra bolts.

 

[jontheturboguy]

Just FYI, I can take titanium and bend it with my bare hands. Try to drill it though, and you're SOL.

I would say some form or another of heat treated tool steel.

 

[bwframe]

I put this Power Custom titanium extractor in my 1022 a few months ago:
MidwayUSA - Power Custom Titanium Sharp Claw Extractor Ruger 10/22, 10/22 Magnum and Mark 2
I haven't had any failures to extract since.

 

[repair]

I put this Power Custom titanium extractor in my 1022 a few months ago:
MidwayUSA - Power Custom Titanium Sharp Claw Extractor Ruger 10/22, 10/22 Magnum and Mark 2
I haven't had any failures to extract since.

Thats what I did but then I saw you could get it both ways I started to question if I should install it or buy the A2 steel one.

 

[bwframe]

Thats what I did but then I saw you could get it both ways I started to question if I should install it or buy the A2 steel one.

Well then, you should buy the A2. We'll run them and report back the first failure.

 

[repair]

Well then, you should buy the A2. We'll run them and report back the first failure.

I have one for my Mark II but I wanted to add them to my 10/22s so I ordered 2 of them today and a compensator.