First post/First Luger/First problem

nukem556 · 12-26-2013, 09:36 PM

The L shaped trigger lever can be bent, but it's a VERY touchy operation and best left alone by anyone who hasn't tried it before. The shim / JB Weld thing in the trigger slot can be done, but its a jury rig job. My suggestion is that if you are determined to do the job yourself, is to bend the tab on the sideplate. Yes, the metal is quite hard, but nowhere near the RC harness of the trigger lever. It's an angular thing, and very little bend is required to tighten up the fit. You need access to a small/medium vise firmly mounted. Place the tab of the sideplate in the jaws about 3/4 of the way down. Use heavy solid cardboard, like the back panel of a notepad, on both sides of the tabs in the jaws to cushion it. Its best to slightly heat the tab with a propane torch, not enough to discolor the part , before mounting in the vise. Then, with your gloved thumb, firmly push from the back of the sideplate (where the lever is), forward firmly to put a slight outwards angle to the tab....doesnt take much. Start with less than you think you need. test fit, repeat, test fit repeat. I've done this on several Lugers with complete success. Again though, if you dont feel confident in trying, consider other options.

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12-26-2013, 09:36 PM	#1
nukem556 User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 625 Thanks: 35 Thanked 168 Times in 107 Posts	The L shaped trigger lever can be bent, but it's a VERY touchy operation and best left alone by anyone who hasn't tried it before. The shim / JB Weld thing in the trigger slot can be done, but its a jury rig job. My suggestion is that if you are determined to do the job yourself, is to bend the tab on the sideplate. Yes, the metal is quite hard, but nowhere near the RC harness of the trigger lever. It's an angular thing, and very little bend is required to tighten up the fit. You need access to a small/medium vise firmly mounted. Place the tab of the sideplate in the jaws about 3/4 of the way down. Use heavy solid cardboard, like the back panel of a notepad, on both sides of the tabs in the jaws to cushion it. Its best to slightly heat the tab with a propane torch, not enough to discolor the part , before mounting in the vise. Then, with your gloved thumb, firmly push from the back of the sideplate (where the lever is), forward firmly to put a slight outwards angle to the tab....doesnt take much. Start with less than you think you need. test fit, repeat, test fit repeat. I've done this on several Lugers with complete success. Again though, if you dont feel confident in trying, consider other options.