LugerForum Discussion Forums - View Single Post - Should I "Plink" with my inherited Luger?

Navy · 11-17-2004, 09:19 PM

Hi Burke,

Short answer: yes, you can seriously affect the gun's condition and value. Having said that, there is a way to do the shooting you wish to do and minimize the downside risk.

Simply REPLACE the extractor, ejector, firing pin and carrier with aftermarket parts and keep the originals available for re-installation when your desire to shoot the old warhorse has subsided. You may also wish to replace the main spring and, of course, use a new magazine.And, of course, take care of the cleaning. NEVER use corrosive ammo.

Good shootin' and glad to have someone on the forum who is young. I believe our membership's average age is deceased.

Tom A.

11-17-2004, 09:19 PM	#2
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	Hi Burke, Short answer: yes, you can seriously affect the gun's condition and value. Having said that, there is a way to do the shooting you wish to do and minimize the downside risk. Simply REPLACE the extractor, ejector, firing pin and carrier with aftermarket parts and keep the originals available for re-installation when your desire to shoot the old warhorse has subsided. You may also wish to replace the main spring and, of course, use a new magazine.And, of course, take care of the cleaning. NEVER use corrosive ammo. Good shootin' and glad to have someone on the forum who is young. I believe our membership's average age is deceased. Tom A.