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06-12-2001, 06:19 AM

Jesse, I agree that the WW2 era PO8s were built with a stronger recoil spring (2 extra coils) than the WW1 versions, so that they could handle the MP40 SMG ammo. If desired, most lugers can have a WW1 or softer recoil spring installed to function consistently with cheap down loaded ammo, but rather than spend $50 to $100 on this, I'd advise finding a brand of ammo that works and stick with it.

06-12-2001, 06:19 AM	#9
tom h Guest Posts: n/a	Re: FEEDING Jesse, I agree that the WW2 era PO8s were built with a stronger recoil spring (2 extra coils) than the WW1 versions, so that they could handle the MP40 SMG ammo. If desired, most lugers can have a WW1 or softer recoil spring installed to function consistently with cheap down loaded ammo, but rather than spend $50 to $100 on this, I'd advise finding a brand of ammo that works and stick with it.