Failure to Extract vs. Failure to Eject: Unpacking Common Firearm Malfunctions
Understanding the Struggle: Defining Failure to Extract (FTE) Defining the Problem At its core, failure to extract is the inability of a firearm to remove the spent cartridge casing from the chamber after the round has been fired. This crucial step, occurring after the bullet exits the barrel and the pressure in the chamber drops, … Read more
