Ammo problem

Harris135 · 09-19-2010, 05:09 PM

Hello, my Blazer brass 9mm luger ammo will not fit into the magazine of my 1936 luger. Any suggestions on some suitable ammo for the pistol?

Thanks

Ron Smith · 09-19-2010, 05:27 PM

Cory,

Welcome to the forum. Most will recommend Winchester White Box or Sellier & Bellot. Both are close to the original specs. NEVER use hot loaded high intensity, or +P ammo in a Luger, they will beat it to death. Contrary to the popular myth, Lugers were not designed to shoot hot ammo.

Ron

Vlim · 09-19-2010, 06:21 PM

Nor were they designed to shoot light loads

S&B and Winchester are middle-of-the-road loads and function well.

The OAL matters most. As well as a good magazine.

mrerick · 09-19-2010, 06:32 PM

Any SAAMI spec 9mm ammo should physically fit into the magazine for a Luger - even if you should only shoot the ammo recommended by Vlim and Ron.

Post some pictures. It's possible that your magazine is somehow damaged.

Marc

Harris135 · 09-20-2010, 04:17 PM

mrerick you are exactly right. I must admit I feel extremely foolish right now, my problem was I was simply trying to put the bullet in the magazine the incorrect way! Seeing as i just obtained the pistol as a gift and it was my first time ever handling one, I guess that is my only justification. Thanks to all for the quick responses and help.

tomaustin · 09-20-2010, 11:19 PM

and must be facing in that general direction when loaded.....how is that for a smart a.. answer.....LOL, tom

mrerick · 09-21-2010, 10:41 AM

Cory,

Don't feel embarrassed in any way - you did the smart thing and asked questions.

Congratulations on your new Luger. There are good background documents on this site and elsewhere on the web.

The Luger is so unique in design, it takes some time to become familiar with them.

I'm taking a range officer safety program this weekend. We were asked to bring unusual firearms to the class for practice sessions, and I'm bringing a Luger since so few people have actually encountered one.

A couple of words of warning... First, it's possible to fire a disassembled Luger. When the receiver is off the frame, it will shoot just as well as when it's all together. Even easier, as the sear is exposed. Be very careful to verify that the chamber is empty before disassembling one. Second, Lugers are addictive. Be prepared!

Welcome to the forum!

Marc

Harris135 · 09-26-2010, 09:58 AM

@ mrerick...Thanks for the warning! I took it to the range the otherday, its quite accurate for a 70+ year old gun! Any advice on ways to clean/ preserve the actions and bore of the gun?

Thanks

mrerick · 09-26-2010, 07:00 PM

I clean with a basic commercial cleaner like Hoppes #9.

With a collectible gun, I handle it only when wearing gloves. I generally use cotton "string" gloves. With a shooter, I make sure to wipe off hand oils soon after using it.

I also wear nitrile gloves when I'm cleaning the gun (mainly to keep the chemicals off my skin).

I lubricate the gun overall with a penetrating preservative oil like RemOil.

Try and keep oil from soaking into the grips.

There is a reference discussion here under the "General Information" section about preventing corrosion.

I store my guns in a rug or a silicone impregnated gun sock.

Without fail, I inspect everything every few months.

Marc

09-19-2010, 05:09 PM	#1
Harris135 New User Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ammo problem Hello, my Blazer brass 9mm luger ammo will not fit into the magazine of my 1936 luger. Any suggestions on some suitable ammo for the pistol? Thanks

09-19-2010, 05:27 PM	#2
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Cory, Welcome to the forum. Most will recommend Winchester White Box or Sellier & Bellot. Both are close to the original specs. NEVER use hot loaded high intensity, or +P ammo in a Luger, they will beat it to death. Contrary to the popular myth, Lugers were not designed to shoot hot ammo. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

09-19-2010, 06:32 PM	#4
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,900 Thanks: 1,372 Thanked 3,094 Times in 1,503 Posts	Any SAAMI spec 9mm ammo should physically fit into the magazine for a Luger - even if you should only shoot the ammo recommended by Vlim and Ron. Post some pictures. It's possible that your magazine is somehow damaged. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

09-20-2010, 11:19 PM	#6
tomaustin Lifer X5 Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: texas Posts: 708 Thanks: 87 Thanked 522 Times in 201 Posts	the pointy end of the ammunition comes out of the barrel going really really fast and must be facing in that general direction when loaded.....how is that for a smart a.. answer.....LOL, tom

09-21-2010, 10:41 AM	#7
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,900 Thanks: 1,372 Thanked 3,094 Times in 1,503 Posts	Cory, Don't feel embarrassed in any way - you did the smart thing and asked questions. Congratulations on your new Luger. There are good background documents on this site and elsewhere on the web. The Luger is so unique in design, it takes some time to become familiar with them. I'm taking a range officer safety program this weekend. We were asked to bring unusual firearms to the class for practice sessions, and I'm bringing a Luger since so few people have actually encountered one. A couple of words of warning... First, it's possible to fire a disassembled Luger. When the receiver is off the frame, it will shoot just as well as when it's all together. Even easier, as the sear is exposed. Be very careful to verify that the chamber is empty before disassembling one. Second, Lugers are addictive. Be prepared! Welcome to the forum! Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

09-19-2010, 06:21 PM	#3
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,043 Thanks: 1,032 Thanked 3,928 Times in 1,194 Posts	Nor were they designed to shoot light loads S&B and Winchester are middle-of-the-road loads and function well. The OAL matters most. As well as a good magazine.

09-20-2010, 04:17 PM	#5
Harris135 New User Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	mrerick you are exactly right. I must admit I feel extremely foolish right now, my problem was I was simply trying to put the bullet in the magazine the incorrect way! Seeing as i just obtained the pistol as a gift and it was my first time ever handling one, I guess that is my only justification. Thanks to all for the quick responses and help.

09-26-2010, 09:58 AM	#8
Harris135 New User Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	@ mrerick...Thanks for the warning! I took it to the range the otherday, its quite accurate for a 70+ year old gun! Any advice on ways to clean/ preserve the actions and bore of the gun? Thanks

09-26-2010, 07:00 PM	#9
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,900 Thanks: 1,372 Thanked 3,094 Times in 1,503 Posts	I clean with a basic commercial cleaner like Hoppes #9. With a collectible gun, I handle it only when wearing gloves. I generally use cotton "string" gloves. With a shooter, I make sure to wipe off hand oils soon after using it. I also wear nitrile gloves when I'm cleaning the gun (mainly to keep the chemicals off my skin). I lubricate the gun overall with a penetrating preservative oil like RemOil. Try and keep oil from soaking into the grips. There is a reference discussion here under the "General Information" section about preventing corrosion. I store my guns in a rug or a silicone impregnated gun sock. Without fail, I inspect everything every few months. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.