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Unread 04-01-2024, 11:20 AM   #14
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Originally Posted by shogun17 View Post
Yes the barrel is clear and pretty clean but what's weird is that a 9mm bullet fits in the chamber through the slide but the same bullet does not fit through the end of the barrel...strange right cause it should be the same size no?
If I'm following you correctly, you're saying that you can chamber a 9mm cartridge OK but can't insert one into the muzzle. If so, that is normal.

The chamber is designed to accept the cartridge while the bore is smaller in diameter than the bullet. The bore - land to land - is .347" in diameter and the grooves will be approximately .004" deeper on each side for a total of .355". The actual bullet will be .3555" in diameter. When fired, the bullet seals the bore and creates the pressure that pushes it through the barrel while the same pressure rearward operates the action. Without sealing the bore, there's no pressure and the action will not function.

If you don't understand how a gun works, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjQrhDKDWFk&t=219s

I also strongly suggest that you find someone qualified to teach you gun safety, operation and how to shoot your Luger. It's vitally important that you are safe with any firearm.
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