Busted Ejector.

[Brian Stucker]

I'm trying to locate a right side ejector for a 2 frame BHE. Mr. Jurewicz suggested Valley Gun, and they did have one for a VHE (rt. side) if anyone needs one of those.

I'll try Galazan and Ivory Beads tomorrow...any other leads would be appreciated.

I accidentally posted the original story and my questions on the reproductions forum; why do they break, did the gauge mates cause any problems (shooting 20 ga. target loads) etc?

Can an ejector gun be easily converted to an extractor? Any thoughts on that operation? I would consider a conversion if the reversal was fairly straightforward.

Brian

[Pat Dugan]

The VHE ejector should work if it is from a 2 frame.

[Brian Stucker]

Pat, Jack did indicate it was a smaller frame gun. I'll call in the morning and double check. Will a 1 1/2 frame ejector work, or does it need to be a #2? Thanks, Brian

[Austin W Hogan]

It is best if the entire ejector mechanism is removed in changing to the extractor. The extractor must be kept as clean as the ejector to work well.

Best, Austin

[Rich Anderson]

I had one break but it was welded back together and have shot thousands of rounds since the repair and no problems. Have you considered repairing the broken one?

[Brian Stucker]

Austin, I've spoken to Jim at Ivory Beads in the meantime and have decided to NOT switch to an extractor system. What would your suggestion be for keeping the ejectors clean after a muddy, rainy trip from the blind? Brian

[Brian Stucker]

Richard, I have the flat portion of the ejector but can't find the push rod. Do I have enough for a fix? Brian

[Brian Stucker]

Richard, thanks for the suggestion.

[Eric Eis]

Brian, if you have the flat part and all you need is the rod tig welded that should not be a problem, I am pretty sure Del Whitman in Lake Ann MI could do that repair for you. Eric

[Brian Stucker]

I'll look him up tomorrow and give him a call. Thanks, Eric.
Brian

[Eric Eis]

Save you some time Brian his number is 231-632-0845 or 231-275-0140 he does excellent work both metal and stocking, he has made parts for me and stocked a gun for me. Nice thing is he will tell you upfront if he can't do it and he will give you a time frame of when you can expect the job done. Eric

[Rich Anderson]

I agree with Eric. Del did my repair and is a whiz at metal work among other things. His number is 231-632-0845 or 231-275-0140. One is the shop the other the house I can't remember which is which so I call both:)

[Brian Stucker]

Thank you so much, guys. I let you know how this all plays out. Brian

[Bill Murphy]

Yes, please let us know how you do with the repair. I have a broken left ejector on a 1 1/2 frame 12 gauge and I also lost the rod when the ejector broke. I would be interested in having a new rod welded to my ejector face or purchasing a new left ejector.

[Brian Stucker]

Sorry about the late reply. Dale Tate removed the ejectors on my gun last year and was able to have the broken part (the actual 'push rod') fixed. I think it was TIG welded.

Bill, I did find several folks who had the rods for my gun. At the time, Del Grego and Freddy Brunner (Escondido, CA.) had the part. Ivory Beads had a few, but that was then. Sorry for the very tardy response. Mr. Brunner's # 442 738 8413. Former Pachmeyer gunsmith.