Brass deformation???

[G.T.]

Hi to all.... well after a month of, "under the weather" and several more trips to the range... here's what I learned... An excellent looking extractor, doesn't mean a great working extractor!... .... Now remember this gun works flawlessly on a regular 8 round mag, but the drums bring out the hidden weakness that may be hiding in your Luger! And this case was no different.. as I was improving bullet flow in the test drum, my extractor was wearing microscopically to offset any noticeable improvement?... In short no change, just very random jams, and marred brass???? So, in a last ditch toss crap at the problem effort! I changed out the extractor with another byf I happen to have along... and Walla! It worked 100% (3 X 32 with no problems) ..... But still marks on the brass case mouth?? ... So I took the ejector, and followed Dwight's instruction, and removed about three degrees from the front, so the tip of the ejector hits the lower middle part of the case head... Walla! That problem disappeared as well?..... ... more as I learn it! Best to all, til....lat'r.....GT...

[ithacaartist]

Originally Posted by G.T.

Hi to all.... well after a month of, "under the weather" and several more trips to the range... here's what I learned... An excellent looking extractor, doesn't mean a great working extractor!... .... Now remember this gun works flawlessly on a regular 8 round mag, but the drums bring out the hidden weakness that may be hiding in your Luger! And this case was no different.. as I was improving bullet flow in the test drum, my extractor was wearing microscopically to offset any noticeable improvement?... In short no change, just very random jams, and marred brass???? So, in a last ditch toss crap at the problem effort! I changed out the extractor with another byf I happen to have along... and Walla! It worked 100% (3 X 32 with no problems) ..... But still marks on the brass case mouth?? ... So I took the ejector, and followed Dwight's instruction, and removed about three degrees from the front, so the tip of the ejector hits the lower middle part of the case head... Walla! That problem disappeared as well?..... ... more as I learn it! Best to all, til....lat'r.....GT...

I'm curious, G.T. Did you get guidance from Dwight by PM, or do you have us mixed up?!

Glad to hear you're among the fast and furious again.

[G.T.]

Hi David! I was informed verbally and second hand about the ejector modification?......... I was told the work was performed by Dwight?.. Dwight has certainly made his fair share of contributions on the forum, and is greatly appreciated! Soooo, I could have heard it wrong, or just got it wrong, but I certainly want credit to go where credit is due, and if you're the member that did the pilot work on the modification, then my hat is tipped just as far as before, but for you this time! The results were great! I was considering cutting an small arc for relief, and see what happens there?.. Best to you David, and thanks... til.....lat'r.......GT.....

BTW, Hi David, I just now looked back and read your post that states the exact modification that I performed above? But, I never read your post up until right now, as I was not in the best of health and was away for awhile... I see where some confusion might result... Either way, you guys think alike and the problem went away! Thanks again, til...lat'r...GT