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Vlim · 02-07-2005, 12:27 PM

Hi,

I've had one P08 with a broken fire pin guide, bought it that way. Replaced it and had no trouble afterwards. The previous owner shot self-loaded ammo with totally unreliable loads. The main spring of the pistol is getting a bit weak, but I had no further problems shooting normal S&B 124 grain rounds.

So check whether your ammunition is within specs. I'd recommend S&B 115 grn for pre-1930 DWM Lugers. My Dutch 1906 likes 115 better than 124, although it functions acceptable with both.

02-07-2005, 12:27 PM	#8
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,990 Times in 1,205 Posts	Hi, I've had one P08 with a broken fire pin guide, bought it that way. Replaced it and had no trouble afterwards. The previous owner shot self-loaded ammo with totally unreliable loads. The main spring of the pistol is getting a bit weak, but I had no further problems shooting normal S&B 124 grain rounds. So check whether your ammunition is within specs. I'd recommend S&B 115 grn for pre-1930 DWM Lugers. My Dutch 1906 likes 115 better than 124, although it functions acceptable with both.