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Eugen · 04-10-2016, 02:06 PM

Eugen, the newbie, has encountered a dilemma. If dry firing a Luger is not good, and I clearly believe that it is not, is decocking a Luger possible?

As a new and inexperienced owner I use snap caps to protect the firing pin assembly, but when storing the pistol for the day to remove the snap cap, one must open the breach (I hope I am using the correct terms). When I open the breach or pull slide back to remove the snapcap, I am cocking the hammer or the striker. So it would seem that my choice is either I leave the last snap cap in the chamber or I have to leave the hammer cocked. The other choice is to not leave the hammer cocked and to dry fire the pistol after I remove the snap cap; ouch!

None of these choices seems to be a good option to ensure I am optimally caring for my new to me 1939 Luger. Please advise this noob as to how to remove the chambered snap cap and not **** the Luger, or otherwise deal with this apparent dilemma.

I am ready to be schooled. I thank you and my Luger thanks you.

04-10-2016, 02:06 PM	#1
Eugen User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Newburgh,IN Posts: 797 Thanks: 403 Thanked 640 Times in 339 Posts	If dry firing a luger is not good.... Eugen, the newbie, has encountered a dilemma. If dry firing a Luger is not good, and I clearly believe that it is not, is decocking a Luger possible? As a new and inexperienced owner I use snap caps to protect the firing pin assembly, but when storing the pistol for the day to remove the snap cap, one must open the breach (I hope I am using the correct terms). When I open the breach or pull slide back to remove the snapcap, I am cocking the hammer or the striker. So it would seem that my choice is either I leave the last snap cap in the chamber or I have to leave the hammer cocked. The other choice is to not leave the hammer cocked and to dry fire the pistol after I remove the snap cap; ouch! None of these choices seems to be a good option to ensure I am optimally caring for my new to me 1939 Luger. Please advise this noob as to how to remove the chambered snap cap and not **** the Luger, or otherwise deal with this apparent dilemma. I am ready to be schooled. I thank you and my Luger thanks you.