Sticking in the Magazine

Hotajax · 06-19-2021, 01:27 PM

On my particular gun, the first inch or so is a little tight when you first push in the mag, and a little tight coming out. Is this the way it was designed, or do I have a slightly bent up magazine?

schutzen-jager · 06-19-2021, 02:12 PM

there is usually slight resistance when release latch engages hole in mag. usually when 3/4 ways inserted not on first inch - draw lines down all sides of magazine + spring button , insert + withdraw + you should be able to see point of contact - deformed mag. body , catching on mag. latch , + etc. - does it function properly when shooting ?

Hotajax · 06-19-2021, 03:30 PM

I'm gonna take it to the range today and empty a magazine. We'll see how it goes, and I'll get back to you.

As far as hitting the mag release button, the magazine drops quick but it stops for the last inch and I have to pull it out.

Like your avatar: Peoples Republic of NJ. Holy hell, ain't that the truth? There's a cop on every corner. I'm from PA, you notice it right away when we come over into your miserable state. No offense to you personally, but I try to stay out of Phila and NJ at all costs. Two of the crappiest places in the world.

mrerick · 06-19-2021, 03:49 PM

If it's a folded tin magazine, it's possible that it's a bit out of spec.

Someone with the proper mandrel, tools and experience can help restore it. G. T. on this board has this capability.

If it's not a matching magazine, the better path for a shooter would be to get one of the welded and milled Haenel Schmeisser (E/38 or 2/1002 marked) magazines.

schutzen-jager · 06-19-2021, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotajax

I'm gonna take it to the range today and empty a magazine. We'll see how it goes, and I'll get back to you.

As far as hitting the mag release button, the magazine drops quick but it stops for the last inch and I have to pull it out.

Like your avatar: Peoples Republic of NJ. Holy hell, ain't that the truth? There's a cop on every corner. I'm from PA, you notice it right away when we come over into your miserable state. No offense to you personally, but I try to stay out of Phila and NJ at all costs. Two of the crappiest places in the world.

agree - i'll be in PA. tomorrow for collectors association monthly meeting -

06-19-2021, 01:27 PM	#1
Hotajax User Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 24 Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Sticking in the Magazine On my particular gun, the first inch or so is a little tight when you first push in the mag, and a little tight coming out. Is this the way it was designed, or do I have a slightly bent up magazine?

06-19-2021, 03:49 PM	#4
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,909 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,110 Times in 1,510 Posts	If it's a folded tin magazine, it's possible that it's a bit out of spec. Someone with the proper mandrel, tools and experience can help restore it. G. T. on this board has this capability. If it's not a matching magazine, the better path for a shooter would be to get one of the welded and milled Haenel Schmeisser (E/38 or 2/1002 marked) magazines. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

06-19-2021, 02:12 PM	#2
schutzen-jager User Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: peoples republic of New Jersey Posts: 187 Thanks: 208 Thanked 187 Times in 86 Posts	there is usually slight resistance when release latch engages hole in mag. usually when 3/4 ways inserted not on first inch - draw lines down all sides of magazine + spring button , insert + withdraw + you should be able to see point of contact - deformed mag. body , catching on mag. latch , + etc. - does it function properly when shooting ?

06-19-2021, 03:30 PM	#3
Hotajax User Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 24 Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I'm gonna take it to the range today and empty a magazine. We'll see how it goes, and I'll get back to you. As far as hitting the mag release button, the magazine drops quick but it stops for the last inch and I have to pull it out. Like your avatar: Peoples Republic of NJ. Holy hell, ain't that the truth? There's a cop on every corner. I'm from PA, you notice it right away when we come over into your miserable state. No offense to you personally, but I try to stay out of Phila and NJ at all costs. Two of the crappiest places in the world.