G.T.S/T barrels report...

[DonVoigt]

I suspect GT meant its effect on operation of the mechanism.

GT,
before you disperse your barrels, how about weighing them.
I'll weigh the baby and post when it gets here - starting a new thread.

Either with or without the receiver is ok, I can subtract an average receiver weight to get to bbl weight.

I've been weighing .30 barrels of different lengths and profiles related to the carbine project, will post the info in a "barrel weight" thread.

Weight of the recoiling mass has a direct impact on function of the luger, "velly interesting" sorting through what works and what does not.

[Edward Tinker]

Originally Posted by DonVoigt

I suspect GT meant its effect on operation of the mechanism.

...

sure, of course (not that I was thinking that )



not that its here or there, but it is interesting how heavy some aluminum magazine bottoms are, compared to other magazines. I wished I had weighed the assorted mags I've had over the years.

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by DonVoigt

I'll weigh the baby and post when it gets here - starting a new thread.

Don, could I suggest that you post a couple of threads??? The buildup of your 'baby' Luger, and the construction of your 'long barrel'/carbine Luger???

I like to read detailed descriptions of how and why others put together their creations. Why they chose to do something one way instead of another; what they think is more aesthetically pleasing; the mistakes they make. (There is only one way to learn; by making mistakes).

Ithacaartist has posted his rendition of tapering a Luger barrel. I found that interesting and even tried his method; it worked out quite well, surprisingly. (Well, surprising to me!)

I wish more of the members of this forum would post pics and explanations of what they've accomplished.

[G.T.]

Well, just got back for the range where I tested qty. 2 of the new GTS/T-6 & qty. 1 of the GTS/T-4 versions... They all worked flawlessly on my byf test frame!!!! ... Yeah Team!!... Now, I did have an owners frame for one of the 6 inch versions, and, with that frame, it wouldn't always close?... So, I swapped out the mainspring, original DWM, with the longer, and seemingly stronger Mauser spring out of my test byf, and problem solved.... All good!
Ed! Yours worked 100% thru 3 full mags of WW white box... ... shot to point of aim as well... we should be good as gold if you have a decent frame for it... with the added mass, the receiver to frame has to be slick, any drag is a function trap! ... Dons report should be forthcoming, but in shooting these two, my preference is the 4" as it just balances perfectly in my hands... More reports when the owners get there respective units to try / test?... But, I'm pretty happy... for now... best to all, til....lat'r.....GT....

[Dick Herman]

This is great news. I am looking forward to getting both my hands on my new toy. Thank you for working the bugs out of it.

[G.T.]

Hi Dick, yes! It really ran nice! It will still need some trigger tuning... as all Lugers for target probably do.. but it shoots as good as I can shoot! And i'm pretty sure, actually, a whole lot better than I can shoot! ........ I just put my GT stamp on the barrel! The powers above must not like me doing that because I whack the hell out of it, and my stamp is barely visible? One shot only! The barrel steel is pretty hard? Or, my stamp has too much surface area... Either way, it's on them, ........a little off center, but straight and square.... .... When I get these sent, I will get back to the drum revisions... and all my efforts will be in that direction for a week or so... then a few more loose end projects... and then, sigh, more drums.... Til....lat'r.....GT...

[G.T.]

Hi Rich! I get it! ...... It's definitely drums along something!!! ... I have 50 of them tore apart right now....... I dream about drums... I look at a tuna can and see a drum mag!... Must be my fate... Oh well, polish is the key... best to all, til...lat'r....GT...

[G.T.]

Hi Ed, It's in the mail!!!! Christmas is coming! In June?.... ... and from Arizona?... yup! I know it's a stretch.... But, those who know me well, know it's possible...... Thanks to ALL my customers! Best to all, til...lat'r...GT

[Zorba]

Originally Posted by G.T.

I dream about drums... I look at a tuna can and see a drum...

But can you play the drums?

[DonVoigt]

Originally Posted by sheepherder

Don, could I suggest that you post a couple of threads??? The buildup of your 'baby' Luger, and the construction of your 'long barrel'/carbine Luger???

I like to read detailed descriptions of how and why others put together their creations. Why they chose to do something one way instead of another; what they think is more aesthetically pleasing; the mistakes they make. (There is only one way to learn; by making mistakes).

Ithacaartist has posted his rendition of tapering a Luger barrel. I found that interesting and even tried his method; it worked out quite well, surprisingly. (Well, surprising to me!)

I wish more of the members of this forum would post pics and explanations of what they've accomplished.

Rich,
I'll do that. I've been waiting till I had the entire story ready!

Meanwhile how about a link to the "tapering" thread, I missed it!

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by DonVoigt

Meanwhile how about a link to the "tapering" thread, I missed it!

Here, I think this is it -

http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthread.php?t=29518

Lots of off-topic stuff in those 3 pages too...

That may not be the right thread...I thought Dave went into the filing of the barrel in more detail...Maybe Dave can remember what thread it was...

[Eugen]

As I following this thread I have to comment how impressed I am with the creativity and talent of so many of the forum members. Amazing!