Hi 1SGGetch, unfortunatly, there is always a parts break risk when working on a Luger. And it goes up in seriousness as the collectability and condition of the gun goes up! Some are one shot repairs and some issues are better off left alone in the first place. The adjustment of the safety lever tension is usually adjusted when the Luger is initially assembled, so the chance of this proceedure being needed on a nice all matching unit is rare? Worn out guns and miss matched guns are a whole nother can of worms.
On the (shadetree) type of repair I have posted on the forum, It is a quick and easy way to make a difference, either tight or loose, of the safety bar, until it suites the shooters preference. The safety lever is, for the exposed length, a spring, but it is heavely influenced by the position of the safety bar where the two parts intersect. By using a piece of plastic, or hardwood dowel, and adjusting this intersection, you can increase or decrease of the drag on the lever and thus change the tension on the thumb area as well. The advantage of this method is that the lever is pinned in place so it can be held securely when making the adjustment. The second advantage is you can gauge and test as you go, because all is assembled and ready to go once the desired tension is reached.. One caveat is you need not strike it very hard! And check as you go... In the end, all you are doing is moving the lowest part of the lever in or out as the gun holds everything in place for you.... Best of Luck, til....lat'r....GT...
