Why did my ejector break :(

badsnakeii · 03-24-2009, 11:12 AM

We went to the range and shot the luger. I didnt realize the ejector had broken until this morning. I was using light loads... why did it break? The loads hardly cycle the action.

And now where can i find an appropriate 1917 DWM Straw color/unfinished ejector.

Thanks all

policeluger · 03-24-2009, 11:37 AM

I have a gray tone ejector, I can put a new straw finish on and ship it to you for $45.

badsnakeii · 03-24-2009, 11:57 AM

If i find the other piece, can i weld it together and use it for a shooter one? ...probably a stupid ? I just dont want to break a good one.

policeluger · 03-24-2009, 12:06 PM

spring steel....won't weld well

....answered you PM....send certified funds to:
Collins Gun Smithing
1120 Tamarisk Ave
Ridgecrest, Ca. 93555

Vlim · 03-24-2009, 02:09 PM

There is a reason why ejector springs are not numbered: They will break at one time or another. Nothing to do with loads or the gun itself. Like brake pads on a car, it is a part that wears and must be replaced once in a while.

badsnakeii · 03-24-2009, 03:20 PM

That sucks... ...but i guess i dont feel so bad if its possibly been replaced once already.
Thanks

sheepherder · 03-24-2009, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vlim

There is a reason why ejector springs are not numbered: They will break at one time or another...

And if it was a stamped/engraved number, it would break *at* the number...

My question - Does repeated removing & re-installing the ejector (to clean under it) weaken it???

badsnakeii · 03-24-2009, 04:48 PM

Well, it shouldnt have to flex that far to get it out. What makes it flex is the shells hitting the point of ejection.

policeluger · 03-24-2009, 04:49 PM

Yes, once in place leave it alone....

shadow · 03-25-2009, 07:22 AM

I know how you feel, I broke mine about three weeks ago. After I put the new one in some of my intermittent feeding problems seemed to go away, and now the spent cases go about 10 feet straight up instead of dribbeling out like they did before.

Just curious, did the gun have any ejecting problems the other day? Mine shot fine and I didn't find out that the ejector was broken until I was clening it. Makes me wonder if the rounds in the magazine were somehow ejecting the previous round.

Mine did require a little filing on the rear pin to make it fit in, I don't know if you will have to do the same.

Chris

Lugerdoc · 03-25-2009, 08:06 AM

Some fitting is usually required when changing ejectors, usually to the center lug. TH

Vlim · 03-25-2009, 10:12 AM

Correct. The problem is that the ejector is stressed both with the toggle opened and closed, this continuous straining weakens it. One of Georg's few design errors, and one that nobody ever corrected.

badsnakeii · 03-25-2009, 04:35 PM

It was feeding fine and ejecting fine, then it just pretty much stopped ejecting, and double feeing. (feeding the spent case back into the chamber but stripping a new one from the mag at the same time). I didnt have time to look at it. I was running a shoot for a troop of boy scouts, and my mom wanted to bring the Luger and let some shoot it. They all loved it. She said "Its almost 100 years old, we have only shot it 3 times in 2 years, when are they going to get another chance to shoot a piece of history like this Luger again" Just ended up with a broken ejector.

Thanks all
Jarrod

03-24-2009, 11:12 AM	#1
badsnakeii User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mid West USA Posts: 40 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Why did my ejector break :( We went to the range and shot the luger. I didnt realize the ejector had broken until this morning. I was using light loads... why did it break? The loads hardly cycle the action. And now where can i find an appropriate 1917 DWM Straw color/unfinished ejector. Thanks all __________________ I got a luger! 1917 DWM #'s matching.

03-24-2009, 11:57 AM	#3
badsnakeii User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mid West USA Posts: 40 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	If i find the other piece, can i weld it together and use it for a shooter one? ...probably a stupid ? I just dont want to break a good one. __________________ I got a luger! 1917 DWM #'s matching.

03-24-2009, 03:20 PM	#6
badsnakeii User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mid West USA Posts: 40 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	That sucks... ...but i guess i dont feel so bad if its possibly been replaced once already. Thanks __________________ I got a luger! 1917 DWM #'s matching.

03-24-2009, 04:48 PM	#8
badsnakeii User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mid West USA Posts: 40 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well, it shouldnt have to flex that far to get it out. What makes it flex is the shells hitting the point of ejection. __________________ I got a luger! 1917 DWM #'s matching.

03-25-2009, 07:22 AM	#10
shadow User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down The Shore Posts: 245 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	I know how you feel, I broke mine about three weeks ago. After I put the new one in some of my intermittent feeding problems seemed to go away, and now the spent cases go about 10 feet straight up instead of dribbeling out like they did before. Just curious, did the gun have any ejecting problems the other day? Mine shot fine and I didn't find out that the ejector was broken until I was clening it. Makes me wonder if the rounds in the magazine were somehow ejecting the previous round. Mine did require a little filing on the rear pin to make it fit in, I don't know if you will have to do the same. 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

03-24-2009, 11:37 AM	#2
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	I have a gray tone ejector, I can put a new straw finish on and ship it to you for $45.

03-24-2009, 12:06 PM	#4
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	spring steel....won't weld well ....answered you PM....send certified funds to: Collins Gun Smithing 1120 Tamarisk Ave Ridgecrest, Ca. 93555

03-24-2009, 02:09 PM	#5
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,046 Thanks: 1,034 Thanked 3,946 Times in 1,197 Posts	There is a reason why ejector springs are not numbered: They will break at one time or another. Nothing to do with loads or the gun itself. Like brake pads on a car, it is a part that wears and must be replaced once in a while.

03-24-2009, 04:49 PM	#9
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	Yes, once in place leave it alone....

03-25-2009, 08:06 AM	#11
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	Some fitting is usually required when changing ejectors, usually to the center lug. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

03-25-2009, 10:12 AM	#12
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,046 Thanks: 1,034 Thanked 3,946 Times in 1,197 Posts	Correct. The problem is that the ejector is stressed both with the toggle opened and closed, this continuous straining weakens it. One of Georg's few design errors, and one that nobody ever corrected.

03-25-2009, 04:35 PM	#13
badsnakeii User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mid West USA Posts: 40 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It was feeding fine and ejecting fine, then it just pretty much stopped ejecting, and double feeing. (feeding the spent case back into the chamber but stripping a new one from the mag at the same time). I didnt have time to look at it. I was running a shoot for a troop of boy scouts, and my mom wanted to bring the Luger and let some shoot it. They all loved it. She said "Its almost 100 years old, we have only shot it 3 times in 2 years, when are they going to get another chance to shoot a piece of history like this Luger again" Just ended up with a broken ejector. Thanks all Jarrod __________________ I got a luger! 1917 DWM #'s matching.