P08 Not returning to battery

Geo99 · 09-12-2013, 02:00 AM

Yes, your mainspring could be weak?

No offense intended, but you shouldn't shoot a gun until you know how to take it apart and clean it.

You need to do a full takedown of the upper (takes 2 minutes). Once the barrel & extension is off the frame, gently work the toggle open/close to see if you can tell if and where it is binding. Push out the rear toggle axle pin (the big one) and slide the toggle off the barrel extension. Turn the toggle over and look at the bottom. There is a retaining pin that should hold the middle toggle pin in place. If this pin is broken, the middle pin can slide over bind up the toggle when closing. I know because I had one break on me.

Or you can just send the gun to Tom Heller - he will fix it up quick.

- Geo

Sprue · 09-12-2013, 05:58 AM

Here is the story.... I visited a 93 yr old man the other day... I haven't talked to him for 40 years.....I helped him put up a Ham Radio antenna.... After that we got to talking about guns, thats when he mentioned that he had p.08 , that it had issues during the second firing.

I was quite surprised when he offered it to me, to see if I could find the problem. I was literally astounded that he let me bring it home.

As for being familiar with guns, I've got quite a collection. I reload, cast my own bullets, dumpster dive at the Range yada yada. I've built several AK Kits and built a couple AR's too. Should a situation present itself, I have a Lathe that comes in very handy at times.

So I' am always fooling around or tinkering making something, gun related. I also dabble in Leather. So I never buy loaded ammo or holsters, sheaths etc..

As I mentioned, I've been doing a lot of research on the P.08, getting familiar with it. I'm about ready to take it apart when I get things in order around here. My benches are sooo cluttered right now. Youtube has been an asset as well as surfing the Internet.

Anyway, this post is just to introduce myself.

I really like hearing from you guys cause you're the experts on the p.08

Thanks a bunch felllows..... I look forward at gaining some knowledge and experiences from Y'all.

Keep the replies coming.

Sprue

rhuff · 09-12-2013, 04:45 PM

As has been mentioned above, the first thing that needs to be done is to remove the grips VERY carefully(refer to the sticky) and break the pistol down for a very good cleaning/inspection followed by a good lube. This includes the mags also. If it were my Luger, I would try it with the original springs first, and if there was a problem, then evaluate the mag and springs. Do NOT shoot +P, +P+, or NATO ammo in this Luger. Winchester WB or PMC 115gr FMJ works in most Luger. I would not try reloads at this point(I also am a reloader). Let us know how things work out.

09-12-2013, 02:00 AM	#1
Geo99 User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Whidbey Island WA Posts: 400 Thanks: 103 Thanked 127 Times in 75 Posts	Yes, your mainspring could be weak? No offense intended, but you shouldn't shoot a gun until you know how to take it apart and clean it. You need to do a full takedown of the upper (takes 2 minutes). Once the barrel & extension is off the frame, gently work the toggle open/close to see if you can tell if and where it is binding. Push out the rear toggle axle pin (the big one) and slide the toggle off the barrel extension. Turn the toggle over and look at the bottom. There is a retaining pin that should hold the middle toggle pin in place. If this pin is broken, the middle pin can slide over bind up the toggle when closing. I know because I had one break on me. Or you can just send the gun to Tom Heller - he will fix it up quick. - Geo __________________ "Diplomacy is the art of saying nice doggie, until you can find a rock." - Will Rogers

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09-12-2013, 05:58 AM	#2
Sprue New User Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Here is the story.... I visited a 93 yr old man the other day... I haven't talked to him for 40 years.....I helped him put up a Ham Radio antenna.... After that we got to talking about guns, thats when he mentioned that he had p.08 , that it had issues during the second firing. I was quite surprised when he offered it to me, to see if I could find the problem. I was literally astounded that he let me bring it home. As for being familiar with guns, I've got quite a collection. I reload, cast my own bullets, dumpster dive at the Range yada yada. I've built several AK Kits and built a couple AR's too. Should a situation present itself, I have a Lathe that comes in very handy at times. So I' am always fooling around or tinkering making something, gun related. I also dabble in Leather. So I never buy loaded ammo or holsters, sheaths etc.. As I mentioned, I've been doing a lot of research on the P.08, getting familiar with it. I'm about ready to take it apart when I get things in order around here. My benches are sooo cluttered right now. Youtube has been an asset as well as surfing the Internet. Anyway, this post is just to introduce myself. I really like hearing from you guys cause you're the experts on the p.08 Thanks a bunch felllows..... I look forward at gaining some knowledge and experiences from Y'all. Keep the replies coming. Sprue

09-12-2013, 04:45 PM	#3
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,315 Thanks: 2,753 Thanked 999 Times in 734 Posts	As has been mentioned above, the first thing that needs to be done is to remove the grips VERY carefully(refer to the sticky) and break the pistol down for a very good cleaning/inspection followed by a good lube. This includes the mags also. If it were my Luger, I would try it with the original springs first, and if there was a problem, then evaluate the mag and springs. Do NOT shoot +P, +P+, or NATO ammo in this Luger. Winchester WB or PMC 115gr FMJ works in most Luger. I would not try reloads at this point(I also am a reloader). Let us know how things work out.