"Speed loader" for Luger magazines

johnsrode · 02-13-2018, 05:49 PM

After struggling, quite manfully, to reload my Luger's magazines with and without the clever issue tool, I found a block of high-density plastic in my toolbox (a leftover from a GPS mounting exercise, for what that's worth) and with the use of a 1/2" router bit in my drill-press (not to melt the plastic) plus a bit of hand filing, came up with a hole just large enough (1/2" x 1.05") to pass a Luger magazine, but not pass the follower "handle" or "button." The attached pictures should "speak for themselves" and I can tell you this gizmo really reduces the time & effort required to load the eighth round. Tongue in cheek - I have no designs on attempting to patent this, so send me no royalties.
John

CAP Black · 02-13-2018, 08:09 PM

O.K. Who will make one for me (and others, perhaps)?
Thanks
Jack

DonVoigt · 02-13-2018, 08:56 PM

There is a similar one offered on ebay or GB; also made from plastic.
I'll see if I can find it.
Yes, it is still there:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Luger-P08-m...4AAOSwnTdaG6OD

lugerholsterrepair · 02-13-2018, 10:38 PM

Cool! Asked and answered! I look at Luger stuff EVERY day on eBay and I have never seen this thing!
Thanks Don! I personally like doing it with a loading tool but I can appreciate the concept!

4 Scale · 02-14-2018, 12:17 AM

I got this P 08 loading tool at Midway awhile back for a few dollars based on a recommendation I read on this forum. The hook on the bottom snaps onto the base of the magazine when fully depressed, keeping the follower down which is very helpful in cleaning the magazine. It fits the magazines perfectly and has a comfortable serreted landing for the thumb to push the follower down. I have stronger springs in my aftermarket P 08 magazines, installed by GT, and without this tool my thumb would probably be gone by now.

It's $3.99 at Midway currently backordered.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/87...-22-long-rifle

DavidJayUden · 02-14-2018, 12:48 AM

A must for the range bag.
dju

DonVoigt · 02-14-2018, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4 Scale

I got this P 08 loading tool at Midway awhile back for a few dollars based on a recommendation I read on this forum. The hook on the bottom snaps onto the base of the magazine when fully depressed, keeping the follower down which is very helpful in cleaning the magazine. It fits the magazines perfectly and has a comfortable serreted landing for the thumb to push the follower down. I have stronger springs in my aftermarket P 08 magazines, installed by GT, and without this tool my thumb would probably be gone by now.

It's $3.99 at Midway currently backordered.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/87...-22-long-rifle

They are on ebay too; but more $ than the first type.
I find a good repro of the original tool works just fine.

02-13-2018, 05:49 PM	#1
johnsrode New User Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 1 Post	"Speed loader" for Luger magazines After struggling, quite manfully, to reload my Luger's magazines with and without the clever issue tool, I found a block of high-density plastic in my toolbox (a leftover from a GPS mounting exercise, for what that's worth) and with the use of a 1/2" router bit in my drill-press (not to melt the plastic) plus a bit of hand filing, came up with a hole just large enough (1/2" x 1.05") to pass a Luger magazine, but not pass the follower "handle" or "button." The attached pictures should "speak for themselves" and I can tell you this gizmo really reduces the time & effort required to load the eighth round. Tongue in cheek - I have no designs on attempting to patent this, so send me no royalties. John Attached Thumbnails

02-13-2018, 08:56 PM	#3
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,441 Thanked 4,350 Times in 2,040 Posts	There is a similar one offered on ebay or GB; also made from plastic. I'll see if I can find it. Yes, it is still there: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Luger-P08-m...4AAOSwnTdaG6OD __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

02-13-2018, 10:38 PM	#4
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,771 Thanks: 4,925 Thanked 3,123 Times in 1,434 Posts	Cool! Asked and answered! I look at Luger stuff EVERY day on eBay and I have never seen this thing! Thanks Don! I personally like doing it with a loading tool but I can appreciate the concept! __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

02-14-2018, 12:17 AM	#5
4 Scale User Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 544 Thanks: 194 Thanked 489 Times in 251 Posts	I got this P 08 loading tool at Midway awhile back for a few dollars based on a recommendation I read on this forum. The hook on the bottom snaps onto the base of the magazine when fully depressed, keeping the follower down which is very helpful in cleaning the magazine. It fits the magazines perfectly and has a comfortable serreted landing for the thumb to push the follower down. I have stronger springs in my aftermarket P 08 magazines, installed by GT, and without this tool my thumb would probably be gone by now. It's $3.99 at Midway currently backordered. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/87...-22-long-rifle Attached Images

02-13-2018, 08:09 PM	#2
CAP Black User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fairmont, WV Right here in Mountaineer country and God's country Posts: 767 Thanks: 100 Thanked 168 Times in 96 Posts	O.K. Who will make one for me (and others, perhaps)? Thanks Jack

02-14-2018, 12:48 AM	#6
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	A must for the range bag. dju