Magazine Loader?

freshmeat · 02-15-2007, 03:06 PM

Hello, I just bought my first luger and was wondering if there was an easy to use/effective magazine loader on the market? I went through the pistol..a 1921 DWM and replaced all the major springs including the mag springs. Now it functions flawlessly with Ball ammo, but I can hardly depress the loading button to get the mags full.

Any help would be very appreciated!!!

B

shadow · 02-15-2007, 03:51 PM

Yes,

Lugerdoc sells a good quality loading tool.

Here is a video of the loading tool that I bought from Lugerdoc in action.
luger tool video

Chris

freshmeat · 02-15-2007, 04:31 PM

thanks S.! Do you know of any others...just wondering if there's a selection?

Also does lugerdoc have a web site?

I really appreciate it!

Edward Tinker · 02-15-2007, 05:41 PM

There are hundereds of assorted loaders on the market. repro and real. DWM made them, Erfurt made them, Simson made them, Krieghoff made them, Mauser made them, etc...

I had a repro one and when I went to use the "screwdriver" part of it, it bent. I threw it away and only use original tools to this day.

Ebay has many for sale, many repros, some real.

Ed

PS: welcome, odd user name

freshmeat · 02-15-2007, 10:27 PM

thanks for the welcome Edward! So ebay is the best source then? Can you give me and idea of what I should pay for an orriginal?

MFC · 02-16-2007, 02:54 AM

I got a nice original loading tool from lugerdoc for $30 plus $2 shipping.
Be careful on Ebay if they state original. It may or may not be so. Also look at shipping charges, some of them charge $6--$8.
Lugerdoc's email is hellerarms@webtv.net
Good luck,
Mike C.

Edward Tinker · 02-16-2007, 02:59 AM

I have a police tool ebay right now. I expect it to go up a it, but not much, it is at $50 right now. It is an original one, albeit not the prettyiest.

Ed

freshmeat · 02-16-2007, 08:33 AM

thanks very much guys!

Alx · 02-18-2007, 07:04 PM

The repro tool copies can be just fine, if they are hardened properly, and have the ridge/rabbit and rabbited inside ledged hole for the mag. follower button. IMHO, the original tools often have too short a blade, width-wise, and are not as good at driving the grip screws as a tool with a wider blade, if the thickness is correct too.
As for the firing pin, I have always found it easiest and fastest to just use the pad tip of my finger to depress and turn the spring's retainer pin in the breech block. No need to flex the joint as far, fumble with an additional piece of metal tool, or risk scratching something.

02-15-2007, 03:06 PM	#1
freshmeat New User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Magazine Loader? Hello, I just bought my first luger and was wondering if there was an easy to use/effective magazine loader on the market? I went through the pistol..a 1921 DWM and replaced all the major springs including the mag springs. Now it functions flawlessly with Ball ammo, but I can hardly depress the loading button to get the mags full. Any help would be very appreciated!!! B

02-15-2007, 03:51 PM	#2
shadow User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down The Shore Posts: 245 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Yes, Lugerdoc sells a good quality loading tool. Here is a video of the loading tool that I bought from Lugerdoc in action. luger tool video Chris __________________ The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference - they deserve a place of honor with all that's good. George Washington

02-15-2007, 05:41 PM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	There are hundereds of assorted loaders on the market. repro and real. DWM made them, Erfurt made them, Simson made them, Krieghoff made them, Mauser made them, etc... I had a repro one and when I went to use the "screwdriver" part of it, it bent. I threw it away and only use original tools to this day. Ebay has many for sale, many repros, some real. Ed PS: welcome, odd user name __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

02-16-2007, 02:54 AM	#6
MFC User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 183 Thanked 281 Times in 162 Posts	I got a nice original loading tool from lugerdoc for $30 plus $2 shipping. Be careful on Ebay if they state original. It may or may not be so. Also look at shipping charges, some of them charge $6--$8. Lugerdoc's email is hellerarms@webtv.net Good luck, Mike C. __________________ Mike C.

02-16-2007, 02:59 AM	#7
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	I have a police tool ebay right now. I expect it to go up a it, but not much, it is at $50 right now. It is an original one, albeit not the prettyiest. Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

02-15-2007, 04:31 PM	#3
freshmeat New User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	thanks S.! Do you know of any others...just wondering if there's a selection? Also does lugerdoc have a web site? I really appreciate it!

02-15-2007, 10:27 PM	#5
freshmeat New User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	thanks for the welcome Edward! So ebay is the best source then? Can you give me and idea of what I should pay for an orriginal?

02-16-2007, 08:33 AM	#8
freshmeat New User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	thanks very much guys!

02-18-2007, 07:04 PM	#9
Alx User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Nashville, Tennessee area Posts: 263 Thanks: 5 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	The repro tool copies can be just fine, if they are hardened properly, and have the ridge/rabbit and rabbited inside ledged hole for the mag. follower button. IMHO, the original tools often have too short a blade, width-wise, and are not as good at driving the grip screws as a tool with a wider blade, if the thickness is correct too. As for the firing pin, I have always found it easiest and fastest to just use the pad tip of my finger to depress and turn the spring's retainer pin in the breech block. No need to flex the joint as far, fumble with an additional piece of metal tool, or risk scratching something.