P08 Not returning to battery

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.

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09-12-2013, 05:58 AM	#1
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	#2
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,315 Thanks: 2,751 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.