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04-04-2006, 04:40 PM | #1 |
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mecanism jam
Why does my Luger jam very easely.
I just bought a very nice Luger 1937 mod.It looks just brand new to me,and previous owner told me the weapon has not been fired more than 250 times since WWII. But when I fired 50 rounds,8 of them failed.Eighter by jam or not firing at all when pulling the trigger. I noticed that weapon number and magazine number did not match.I fired luger ammo Seller & Belliot 9mm. Do I have to change ammo brand or what is the problem? |
04-04-2006, 06:54 PM | #2 |
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8 out of fifty is not too bad considering the age of the weapon and its finicky nature in the first place. I got a shooter a few months back and had the same problem. I got a spring kit and replaced the springs in the gun. This along with the aftermarket magazine I got with the gun, helped out a great deal. I have two other authentic mags I tried, but it does not seem to like them as much. I suspect that the aftermarket magazine being newer has stronger springs as well. I may get a spring kit for my other mags and see if that makes them usable as well. I get my stuff from Wolff ( http://www.gunsprings.com ). A service kit for the Luger runs 10-16 dollars. As for ammo, I am not sure which works best. I used the S&W 115g and 125g. I don't believe alot of people have good results with the S&W in their Lugers. For me it seems to work fine, now that I've done the other work with the springs and such.
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Knut,
If some of your new ammo didn't fire, it sounds like your gun needs a good cleaning. Old oil and dirt in the firing pin channel could be one of your problems. Lugers like to be clean to work properly. I suggest taking it apart and giving it a good solvent bath, then oil lightly and try some of the white box Winchester ammo from Wally World.
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04-05-2006, 08:10 AM | #4 |
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Hugh, that is good advice, though I am not sure, but I don't think they have Wal-mart in Norway!... (See the "Location" line under his registration info...)
regardless, the Winchester 115 Grain ammo that is sold in bulk boxes of 100 rounds should work fine in a clean and lubricated Luger...
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Hi,
I've put about a 1,000 Rounds of Sellier and Bellot 124gr 9mm through my 1937 S/42. Together with a MecGar magazine this pistols functions like new (well, even better ). I agree that the advice above is sound: -Clean the gun thoroughly. -If that doesn't help, try a fresh MecGar magazine. -If that doesn't help, try a Wolff spring replacement set. |
04-05-2006, 09:39 AM | #6 |
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Luger..
Thank you for a good advice...again.I will try somme different brand of ammo,or perhaps I should try the spring trick.
Have a nice day.. Knut.. |
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Stefan, I have a few new MecGar luger mags available @$25 each and new Wolff reduced power recoil springs @$10 and new added power mag springs @$10 + S&H. Tom Heller POB 398 St.Charles, MO. 63302.
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John,
O my gosh, you mean there is unexplored territory somewhere in the world for Wallmart yet to enter???? I Thought they were everywhere! Do you expect me to pay attention to every little detail at 10 PM????
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Hugh,
You'd be surprised how liberal the idea of buying pistol ammo at the local supermarket is over here.... We even need a permit for having inert ammo.... |
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Once again our friends overseas reminds us how lucky were are to live in the ol' USA .
I think we need that now and then Jim
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