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alanint · 12-23-2008, 08:43 AM

I believe the flutes were placed there as channels for debris to accumulate as well as a gas channel. Accumulated debris can freeze the firing pin in the extended position creating a full auto Luger for the duration of cartridges in the magazine.

12-23-2008, 08:43 AM	#5
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	I believe the flutes were placed there as channels for debris to accumulate as well as a gas channel. Accumulated debris can freeze the firing pin in the extended position creating a full auto Luger for the duration of cartridges in the magazine.