Lugers and their "fragility" + failure modes
 

Just wondering which parts are most likely to fail during the course of shooting. I know these guns are old, and that heat cycling can cause metal fatigue. Anything else that is common that I should be aware of? I have had issues with a breech block on one of mine already.

Thanks

- WOT

There was a forum survey about this subject a few years ago.

Extractor and ejector are at the top of the list. Especially the ejector, as it is a part which is always under stress.

see FAQ, it includes this survey...

OK great thanks! I figured it had been discussed, Looked at the FAQ I must have missed it Somehow.

- WOT

OK . . . #43 . . . I found it and THANKS again. :)

- WOT

I change out the extractor, ejector and firing pin before firing any Luger but my mismatched shooter. I'd rather break a replacement part than a matching numbered part any day.

Charlie