Luger firing pin

10-25-2001, 09:20 PM

I just bought a 1914 DWM 9mm Luger (With matching parts and fine original bluing) which IÃ?Â´d like to fire once in a while

(Say about 50 rounds every month) but IÃ?Â´ve read in a Hanguns

Magazine about using only Winchester FMJ 115g. ammo because

the firing pin can break the primer and damage the gun internal parts. Is this true? Should I replace the original

WWI firing pin with a new 3-groove part so gas from a ruptured primer can harmlessly escape? Would it be safe to keep the original firing pin and use only this ammo.

Thank you.

Big Norm · 10-26-2001, 01:56 AM

My gut feeling is shot and enjoy. When I go hunting or to the range, I use reloads in my artilleries and navies. I have never had as problem with the primer being punctured. I don't think that any of my Lugerhead friends have either.

Big Norm

Luke · 10-26-2001, 07:45 AM

I have received from other members the same advice as that provided by BIG NORM on this subject. But, if you are still worried, you can purchase a "fluted" firing pin from Tom Heller and substitute it for the original when firing your Luger.

10-25-2001, 09:20 PM	#1
Antonio Guest Posts: n/a	Luger firing pin I just bought a 1914 DWM 9mm Luger (With matching parts and fine original bluing) which IÃ?Â´d like to fire once in a while (Say about 50 rounds every month) but IÃ?Â´ve read in a Hanguns Magazine about using only Winchester FMJ 115g. ammo because the firing pin can break the primer and damage the gun internal parts. Is this true? Should I replace the original WWI firing pin with a new 3-groove part so gas from a ruptured primer can harmlessly escape? Would it be safe to keep the original firing pin and use only this ammo. Thank you.

10-26-2001, 01:56 AM	#2
Big Norm RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,864 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Luger firing pin My gut feeling is shot and enjoy. When I go hunting or to the range, I use reloads in my artilleries and navies. I have never had as problem with the primer being punctured. I don't think that any of my Lugerhead friends have either. Big Norm

10-26-2001, 07:45 AM	#3
Luke User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NC - USA Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Luger firing pin I have received from other members the same advice as that provided by BIG NORM on this subject. But, if you are still worried, you can purchase a "fluted" firing pin from Tom Heller and substitute it for the original when firing your Luger.