Hi,
I wouldn't take it to a gunsmith, but I suppose it depends on your comfort level with working on your guns. The extractor is fairly easy to remove, and cleaning the 5+ year old grease out of there will probably solve your ejection issues. If you decide to do it yourself, here's how:
All you need is a small tool to push the spring loaded pin behind the extractor back into the slide. I use a small screwdriver, but any small tool should work. You won't damage anything provided you are careful not to scratch your slide. Just slip your tool in between the extractor and the spring loaded pin, and push the pin all the way back into the slide (if pushed far enough, the pin will go all the way into the slide, you may even have to push your tool slightly into the hole in the slide). When the pin is pushed all the way back, the extractor should just fall out with a wiggle, but if it is really dirty you may have to pull on it a little with your third hand
). Reassembly is the same in reverse. Put the spring and pin back in the hole, push in with your tool, and drop the extractor in. I know it sounds kinda complex, but once you do it the first time, it's really easy. I hope this helps you out, and you can take comfort in knowing that the Steyr is one of the easiest semi-auto pistols to work on that I can think of (except maybe a CZ52).
James
I wouldn't take it to a gunsmith, but I suppose it depends on your comfort level with working on your guns. The extractor is fairly easy to remove, and cleaning the 5+ year old grease out of there will probably solve your ejection issues. If you decide to do it yourself, here's how:
All you need is a small tool to push the spring loaded pin behind the extractor back into the slide. I use a small screwdriver, but any small tool should work. You won't damage anything provided you are careful not to scratch your slide. Just slip your tool in between the extractor and the spring loaded pin, and push the pin all the way back into the slide (if pushed far enough, the pin will go all the way into the slide, you may even have to push your tool slightly into the hole in the slide). When the pin is pushed all the way back, the extractor should just fall out with a wiggle, but if it is really dirty you may have to pull on it a little with your third hand
James