Old Blue
 

I field strip all of my Lugers on a regular basis to clean and oil, but, I have never figured out how to remove the firing pin. Probaably a dumb question but I haven't wanted to press too hard on something and break a part. Heip!!

Watch this
 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SD9hqSoBb5Q


or you just use a flat top screwdriver, turn the silver "screw" 90 degree and it will pop out :thumbsup:

Yeah, and have something, or someone standing to the right of you. (May be different if you're left handed) so when you slip and the screw/spring guide SPOINGS out, you don't have to hunt for it for and hour!

FN

also - use eye protection - in case the retainer binds a bit and then you action the middle link - the retainer can be launched much stonger than expected normal case

Bill

Drape a shop rag over the top. It will capture, or prevent any parts, springs etc. from going far.

If parts have a chance of going ziong you can disassemble the part(s) inside a large clear plastic bag. That way you can see what you are doing and still maintain control of the parts.

Charlie

ROTF. Thanks, Ron. Now why didn't I think of that! Ahhh Experience!

FN

Every said is absolutely correct. To remove the FP, you just need to turn the screw a quarter turn. The the pin and everything comes out. However, before reinstalling the pin, eyeball the plug with the screw end and note where the little tab is. Then eyeball the slot that the plug with the tab locks into. You don't need a lot of pressure, just enough to engage the tab in the slot. If you apply too much force with the screwdriber, you can push the plug too far in.

Don't ask how me I know.

newluger

Also best to remove with the toggle in the relaxed position (not flexed) or you may break a window behind you, as I did long ago. TH

I have a gun that will dislodge the firing pin sometimes while shooting. Is this the sign of a weak spring? It will also sometimes not hold back the firing pin when cycling. Related?