Repair or replace magazine holder catch?

shadow · 09-09-2006, 12:39 AM

My Luger has been almost 100% reliable for me but when several others tried the gun it usually jammed on every round. Today I went to the range to try to figure out what was going on. Turns out that I have been using a two hand hold and my non shooting hand has been holding the magazine up. The magazine has at least 1/8Ã¢?Â of vertical movement and if I donÃ¢??t hold it up the gun jams on me. I tried a brand new Mec-Gar magazine and it still had the same problem, so I suspect that the magazine holder catch is worn. If there are any other tests I should do to confirm this please let me know!

Is it feasible to have the magazine holder catch repaired or would it be more practical to get a replacement part?

Thanks,

Chris

Edward Tinker · 09-09-2006, 12:45 AM

I'd replace it, and keep the orginal.. Although if you replace it with a used older part, its about the same, I don't think that is a numbered part, but like I said, keep the original and you can always pop it back in if you wanted....

Ed

Lugerdoc · 09-10-2006, 08:42 AM

Ed, Since this is an easily replaceable unnumbed part and inexpensive ($5 to $15 depending on finish condition), I'd give it a try. If "new" doesn't improve your situation, you can alway return it and just be out the postage. I do also have new unused strawed ones for the 1970s Mauser Parabellum @$25 + $2 for snail mail. Tom

09-09-2006, 12:39 AM	#1
shadow User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down The Shore Posts: 245 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Repair or replace magazine holder catch? My Luger has been almost 100% reliable for me but when several others tried the gun it usually jammed on every round. Today I went to the range to try to figure out what was going on. Turns out that I have been using a two hand hold and my non shooting hand has been holding the magazine up. The magazine has at least 1/8Ã¢?Â of vertical movement and if I donÃ¢??t hold it up the gun jams on me. I tried a brand new Mec-Gar magazine and it still had the same problem, so I suspect that the magazine holder catch is worn. If there are any other tests I should do to confirm this please let me know! Is it feasible to have the magazine holder catch repaired or would it be more practical to get a replacement part? Thanks, 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

09-09-2006, 12:45 AM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,962 Thanks: 2,062 Thanked 4,592 Times in 2,114 Posts	I'd replace it, and keep the orginal.. Although if you replace it with a used older part, its about the same, I don't think that is a numbered part, but like I said, keep the original and you can always pop it back in if you wanted.... 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

09-10-2006, 08:42 AM	#3
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	Ed, Since this is an easily replaceable unnumbed part and inexpensive ($5 to $15 depending on finish condition), I'd give it a try. If "new" doesn't improve your situation, you can alway return it and just be out the postage. I do also have new unused strawed ones for the 1970s Mauser Parabellum @$25 + $2 for snail mail. Tom __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

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