Mag operating question...

Waveski · 03-17-2018, 10:13 PM

Don -

Don't you just love having neophytes like me hanging around , asking the obvious? I guess I should have figured out that the round hole in the Luger tool was a loading aid - in fact I think I read that a while ago , but it slipped to the back of the Rolodex in my head.

Rick - I only load 5 rounds in my Luger magazine. Beyond that the spring tension stacks up significantly ; I see no need to subject such an old piece of equipment to such loads.

The magazine in question is now in the good hands of GT for repair. He will also be supplying me with an improved MecGar , with wooden floor plate. The old mag will get a deserved rest.

Thanks , guys. 'Ski

alanint · 03-20-2018, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Waveski

Don -

Don't you just love having neophytes like me hanging around , asking the obvious? I guess I should have figured out that the round hole in the Luger tool was a loading aid - in fact I think I read that a while ago , but it slipped to the back of the Rolodex in my head.

Rick - I only load 5 rounds in my Luger magazine. Beyond that the spring tension stacks up significantly ; I see no need to subject such an old piece of equipment to such loads.

The magazine in question is now in the good hands of GT for repair. He will also be supplying me with an improved MecGar , with wooden floor plate. The old mag will get a deserved rest.

Thanks , guys. 'Ski

Rick, a replica loading tool can be had for as little as $5

Major Tom · 03-20-2018, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by alanint

Rick, a replica loading tool can be had for as little as $5

I bought a couple of those and they did not work properly. Looking at them I saw they had a curve in the length wich I made perfectly flat. The other one had where the hole for the button did not have the little recessed groove to fit behind the button. Dremel tool to the rescue for that. Both work OK now, but I see no reason to use them as I too only load 5 rounds at a time.

Rick W. · 03-20-2018, 08:19 AM

I believe that the loading tool for magazines in general has their place, don't get me wrong on that. There are all kinds of designs for such a function, some appealing to the collector as well as some appealing to the shooter.

My old club had the five shot rule, I just got into the habit during my fun shoots, old habits you know. My hands still work ok for loading magazines(not much else though), so have never bellied up to the bar for a loading tool..........yet. Obviously a nicely designed original or aftermarket tool is a boon to lots of folks, tis a good thing.

My old club was of course, way before the metal plate matches etc came into prominence. I would suspect that their old ways would not go very far with the 20+ round mags for some of the race guns.

Some of the loading tools for magazines give the user a lot of leverage........easily..........just have to apply the force with some consideration perhaps.

As usual, everyone has to think for themselves; and make their own decisions...........just is one of those life things. If we do not think for ourselves, who are we?.....

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03-17-2018, 10:13 PM	#1
Waveski User Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 66 Thanks: 4 Thanked 23 Times in 13 Posts	Don - Don't you just love having neophytes like me hanging around , asking the obvious? I guess I should have figured out that the round hole in the Luger tool was a loading aid - in fact I think I read that a while ago , but it slipped to the back of the Rolodex in my head. Rick - I only load 5 rounds in my Luger magazine. Beyond that the spring tension stacks up significantly ; I see no need to subject such an old piece of equipment to such loads. The magazine in question is now in the good hands of GT for repair. He will also be supplying me with an improved MecGar , with wooden floor plate. The old mag will get a deserved rest. Thanks , guys. 'Ski

03-20-2018, 08:19 AM	#4
Rick W. User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 339 Thanks: 81 Thanked 359 Times in 198 Posts	I believe that the loading tool for magazines in general has their place, don't get me wrong on that. There are all kinds of designs for such a function, some appealing to the collector as well as some appealing to the shooter. My old club had the five shot rule, I just got into the habit during my fun shoots, old habits you know. My hands still work ok for loading magazines(not much else though), so have never bellied up to the bar for a loading tool..........yet. Obviously a nicely designed original or aftermarket tool is a boon to lots of folks, tis a good thing. My old club was of course, way before the metal plate matches etc came into prominence. I would suspect that their old ways would not go very far with the 20+ round mags for some of the race guns. Some of the loading tools for magazines give the user a lot of leverage........easily..........just have to apply the force with some consideration perhaps. As usual, everyone has to think for themselves; and make their own decisions...........just is one of those life things. If we do not think for ourselves, who are we?.....