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Unread 09-07-2005, 10:45 AM   #3
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Sounds like underpowered ammunition to me... what brand are you using? Fiocchi is well known for underpowered ammo as are a few others.

The Luger needs the proper load to function.

The forum members give excellent functioning reports for the Winchester branded bulk box of 100 rounds - 115 grain bullets sold at Walmart for about $11.00 a box...

Make sure that your Luger is properly lubricated and operates smoothly when operated manually.

If you continue to have this problem after trying the ammo I have recommended, I would think that the mainspring might be too strong... especially if it was ever replaced.

Let us know how you make out with the ammo change...
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