I have read a few posts on this. Here is my $.02 worth and it's probably not worth that.
Citori Process
There are a few ways to change your Citori Ejectors to Extractors. The first is to disable or remove the Ejector Trip Rods. This requires removal of the stock and removing parts from the receiver. I don't recommend this unless you are familiar with the trigger group. The second is to remove the Ejector Sears. This can be done without removing the stock because the sears are in the fore stock. However, you have to drift out the sear pin. This pic is not very good, but it shows the sear pin clearly. If you're not an expert with a drift pin, you run a good chance of marking up your gun trying to get this pin out. The opposite side is not flat and would be more difficult to drift out from the inside.
It can be done, but it's not easy and would be just as difficult to re-install if you wanted to.
You could just remove the Ejector Springs. That works, but then the shell is only lifted a tiny amount and is difficult to remove from the chamber, especially if you're wearing gloves.
Here's an example. The top barrel has no ejector spring and the bottom has the 1911 spring. See how the top is only lifted a small amount?
The easiest method is to replace the Ejector Spring. Fortunately for us the 1911 Firing Pin Return Spring is exactly the right size. I got two of them here:Brownells - 1911 Firing Pin Return Spring for about $10 including shipping.
Simply replace the stock Ejector Spring with the 1911 spring and it will lift the shell lightly enough to not eject it and still elevate it enough to easily lift out.
Here are two pics of both springs; installed and removed. Original on the left and the 1911 spring on the right:
As you can see the 1911 spring is longer but much less stout. You could cut a few coils off the 1911 spring, but you don't have to. To remove the stock spring just rotate the Ejector Hammer toward the spring. Hold on to the spring as it will come out with some force. If you just hold it between your finger and thumb, it won't hurt you and it won't go flying.
The beauty of this modification is that it is easily reversible. And, all this can be done at the range. The only tool you would need is a #2 Phillips to remove the Forearm Bracket from the Fore Stock. Remember that the stock spring is stout and while it can be put back in without any tools, it's not that easy and will require some force on your part. Still, if I can do it, you can too.
Note:
The older Citori guns have slotted screws in the forearm. They are soft screws and have a very narrow slot. You will need a special screwdriver or at least be able to grind a regular one down. I recommend this set if you're going to do regular work on older Citori guns:http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/default.aspx?productNumber=223597
Cynergy Process
The process for the Cynergy is even easier. All you have to do is remove the fore stock, then drop out the Ejector Sears and voila the ejectors become extractors.
To do this just remove the fore stock, lift up on the end of the black lever indicated by the green circle, this releases the tension on the sear, then tip the stock toward the ground. The sear, I'm pointing to it with the pen, will drop off its pivot pin.
Note the small dimple indicated by the red circle. This was on the inside of my gun. This is important because each sear is unique to either the left or right and you don't want to mix them up. Also, see the small Allan screw? Don't futz with it. That screw sets the sear point and you don't want to mess with it; SO DON'T!
Anyway, there it is. Now you know how easy it is to change your ejectors to extractors. We can argue the value of this some other time. I just wanted to put the knowledge I've found scattered around this site in one place. All of what I've posted here, except the pictures, was found on Shotgunworld. I wouldn't have been able to do it without the help of those who posted all this before me.
EDIT 7 Jul 2017: Many people have viewed this and hopefully enjoyed it. Alas, Photobucket has changed their policy which requires me to stop using them to host the pictures. I have changed sites and no one here should notice anything different. However, if there is a problem seeing the pictures, just let me know and I'll fix it.
Citori Process
There are a few ways to change your Citori Ejectors to Extractors. The first is to disable or remove the Ejector Trip Rods. This requires removal of the stock and removing parts from the receiver. I don't recommend this unless you are familiar with the trigger group. The second is to remove the Ejector Sears. This can be done without removing the stock because the sears are in the fore stock. However, you have to drift out the sear pin. This pic is not very good, but it shows the sear pin clearly. If you're not an expert with a drift pin, you run a good chance of marking up your gun trying to get this pin out. The opposite side is not flat and would be more difficult to drift out from the inside.
It can be done, but it's not easy and would be just as difficult to re-install if you wanted to.
You could just remove the Ejector Springs. That works, but then the shell is only lifted a tiny amount and is difficult to remove from the chamber, especially if you're wearing gloves.
Here's an example. The top barrel has no ejector spring and the bottom has the 1911 spring. See how the top is only lifted a small amount?
The easiest method is to replace the Ejector Spring. Fortunately for us the 1911 Firing Pin Return Spring is exactly the right size. I got two of them here:Brownells - 1911 Firing Pin Return Spring for about $10 including shipping.
Simply replace the stock Ejector Spring with the 1911 spring and it will lift the shell lightly enough to not eject it and still elevate it enough to easily lift out.
Here are two pics of both springs; installed and removed. Original on the left and the 1911 spring on the right:
As you can see the 1911 spring is longer but much less stout. You could cut a few coils off the 1911 spring, but you don't have to. To remove the stock spring just rotate the Ejector Hammer toward the spring. Hold on to the spring as it will come out with some force. If you just hold it between your finger and thumb, it won't hurt you and it won't go flying.
The beauty of this modification is that it is easily reversible. And, all this can be done at the range. The only tool you would need is a #2 Phillips to remove the Forearm Bracket from the Fore Stock. Remember that the stock spring is stout and while it can be put back in without any tools, it's not that easy and will require some force on your part. Still, if I can do it, you can too.
Note:
The older Citori guns have slotted screws in the forearm. They are soft screws and have a very narrow slot. You will need a special screwdriver or at least be able to grind a regular one down. I recommend this set if you're going to do regular work on older Citori guns:http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/default.aspx?productNumber=223597
Cynergy Process
The process for the Cynergy is even easier. All you have to do is remove the fore stock, then drop out the Ejector Sears and voila the ejectors become extractors.
To do this just remove the fore stock, lift up on the end of the black lever indicated by the green circle, this releases the tension on the sear, then tip the stock toward the ground. The sear, I'm pointing to it with the pen, will drop off its pivot pin.
Note the small dimple indicated by the red circle. This was on the inside of my gun. This is important because each sear is unique to either the left or right and you don't want to mix them up. Also, see the small Allan screw? Don't futz with it. That screw sets the sear point and you don't want to mess with it; SO DON'T!
The beauty of this modification is that it's easily reversible. In fact it's so easy, you could actually do it while on the 16yrd line of Trap and not miss your next shot. (but don't do that :wink: )Note about Sear Screw said:
Anyway, there it is. Now you know how easy it is to change your ejectors to extractors. We can argue the value of this some other time. I just wanted to put the knowledge I've found scattered around this site in one place. All of what I've posted here, except the pictures, was found on Shotgunworld. I wouldn't have been able to do it without the help of those who posted all this before me.
EDIT 7 Jul 2017: Many people have viewed this and hopefully enjoyed it. Alas, Photobucket has changed their policy which requires me to stop using them to host the pictures. I have changed sites and no one here should notice anything different. However, if there is a problem seeing the pictures, just let me know and I'll fix it.