New Member & my 1916 DWM Luger

DonVoigt · 10-16-2017, 08:57 AM

Thanks George,
maybe you got a bad batch of Mecgar mags.
Springs are quite strong in the ones I've used- maybe 6 or 8 from a couple sources at different times.

Just curious, as "we" recommend them often as a solution to a mag problem and/or for use instead of original mags.

ithacaartist · 10-16-2017, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DonVoigt

Thanks George,
maybe you got a bad batch of Mecgar mags.
Springs are quite strong in the ones I've used- maybe 6 or 8 from a couple sources at different times.

Just curious, as "we" recommend them often as a solution to a mag problem and/or for use instead of original mags.

This MecGar mag performance (or lack thereof) is indeed unusual. Since a nice FXO mag often approaches $200 in value, it makes me a bit leery to use mine, regardless that they are strong and durable!

kurusu · 10-16-2017, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ithacaartist

This MecGar mag performance (or lack thereof) is indeed unusual. Since a nice FXO mag often approaches $200 in value, it makes me a bit leery to use mine, regardless that they are strong and durable!

They are stronger and more durable then the MecGars.

Zorba · 10-20-2017, 08:08 PM

I have 6 Luger mags: A WW I era Erfurt, three Tri-Ks with FXO springs, an older MecGar, and a brand new MecGar.

The brand new MecGar is the only mag that has *never* caused me a problem, although the older MecGar has been pretty good, as have the three Tri-Ks. The old Erfurt has caused me all sorts of headaches - despite 2 trips to G.T. Sometimes it stovepipes like crazy and/or won't lock back on last round. Other times, its flawless. I just happened to use it just today at the range, and didn't have any problems. In fact, I didn't have any problems with *any* of my mags today. Musta been the cheap Tula ammo...

10-16-2017, 08:57 AM	#1
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,443 Thanked 4,356 Times in 2,041 Posts	Thanks George, maybe you got a bad batch of Mecgar mags. Springs are quite strong in the ones I've used- maybe 6 or 8 from a couple sources at different times. Just curious, as "we" recommend them often as a solution to a mag problem and/or for use instead of original mags. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

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10-20-2017, 08:08 PM	#4
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 952 Thanks: 777 Thanked 528 Times in 290 Posts	I have 6 Luger mags: A WW I era Erfurt, three Tri-Ks with FXO springs, an older MecGar, and a brand new MecGar. The brand new MecGar is the only mag that has never caused me a problem, although the older MecGar has been pretty good, as have the three Tri-Ks. The old Erfurt has caused me all sorts of headaches - despite 2 trips to G.T. Sometimes it stovepipes like crazy and/or won't lock back on last round. Other times, its flawless. I just happened to use it just today at the range, and didn't have any problems. In fact, I didn't have any problems with any of my mags today. Musta been the cheap Tula ammo...