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Lewis Fifer · 12-03-2009, 07:26 PM

I field strip all of my Lugers on a regular basis to clean and oil, but, I have never figured out how to remove the firing pin. Probaably a dumb question but I haven't wanted to press too hard on something and break a part. Heip!!

suum cuique · 12-03-2009, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Lewis Fifer

I field strip all of my Lugers on a regular basis to clean and oil, but, I have never figured out how to remove the firing pin. Probaably a dumb question but I haven't wanted to press too hard on something and break a part. Heip!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SD9hqSoBb5Q

or you just use a flat top screwdriver, turn the silver "screw" 90 degree and it will pop out

FNorm · 12-03-2009, 08:20 PM

Yeah, and have something, or someone standing to the right of you. (May be different if you're left handed) so when you slip and the screw/spring guide SPOINGS out, you don't have to hunt for it for and hour!

FN

lfid · 12-04-2009, 12:51 PM

also - use eye protection - in case the retainer binds a bit and then you action the middle link - the retainer can be launched much stonger than expected normal case

Bill

Ron Smith · 12-04-2009, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by FNorm

Yeah, and have something, or someone standing to the right of you. (May be different if you're left handed) so when you slip and the screw/spring guide SPOINGS out, you don't have to hunt for it for and hour!

FN

Drape a shop rag over the top. It will capture, or prevent any parts, springs etc. from going far.

Ice · 12-04-2009, 03:36 PM

If parts have a chance of going ziong you can disassemble the part(s) inside a large clear plastic bag. That way you can see what you are doing and still maintain control of the parts.

Charlie

FNorm · 12-04-2009, 04:16 PM

ROTF. Thanks, Ron. Now why didn't I think of that! Ahhh Experience!

FN

newluger · 12-04-2009, 05:43 PM

Every said is absolutely correct. To remove the FP, you just need to turn the screw a quarter turn. The the pin and everything comes out. However, before reinstalling the pin, eyeball the plug with the screw end and note where the little tab is. Then eyeball the slot that the plug with the tab locks into. You don't need a lot of pressure, just enough to engage the tab in the slot. If you apply too much force with the screwdriber, you can push the plug too far in.

Don't ask how me I know.

newluger

Lugerdoc · 12-05-2009, 08:56 AM

Also best to remove with the toggle in the relaxed position (not flexed) or you may break a window behind you, as I did long ago. TH

Madcow · 02-20-2010, 07:29 PM

I have a gun that will dislodge the firing pin sometimes while shooting. Is this the sign of a weak spring? It will also sometimes not hold back the firing pin when cycling. Related?

12-03-2009, 07:26 PM	#1
Lewis Fifer User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 37 Thanks: 16 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Old Blue I field strip all of my Lugers on a regular basis to clean and oil, but, I have never figured out how to remove the firing pin. Probaably a dumb question but I haven't wanted to press too hard on something and break a part. Heip!!

12-05-2009, 08:56 AM	#9
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	Also best to remove with the toggle in the relaxed position (not flexed) or you may break a window behind you, as I did long ago. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

02-20-2010, 07:29 PM	#10
Madcow User Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 53 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	I have a gun that will dislodge the firing pin sometimes while shooting. Is this the sign of a weak spring? It will also sometimes not hold back the firing pin when cycling. Related? __________________ Don't take life too seriously, because your not going to make it out alive.

12-03-2009, 08:20 PM	#3
FNorm Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 978 Thanks: 68 Thanked 127 Times in 108 Posts	Yeah, and have something, or someone standing to the right of you. (May be different if you're left handed) so when you slip and the screw/spring guide SPOINGS out, you don't have to hunt for it for and hour! FN

12-04-2009, 12:51 PM	#4
lfid Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wichita, KS USA Posts: 453 Thanks: 573 Thanked 96 Times in 53 Posts	also - use eye protection - in case the retainer binds a bit and then you action the middle link - the retainer can be launched much stonger than expected normal case Bill

12-04-2009, 03:36 PM	#6
Ice User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 552 Thanks: 13 Thanked 69 Times in 57 Posts	If parts have a chance of going ziong you can disassemble the part(s) inside a large clear plastic bag. That way you can see what you are doing and still maintain control of the parts. Charlie

12-04-2009, 04:16 PM	#7
FNorm Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 978 Thanks: 68 Thanked 127 Times in 108 Posts	ROTF. Thanks, Ron. Now why didn't I think of that! Ahhh Experience! FN

12-04-2009, 05:43 PM	#8
newluger User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Franklin Tennessee Posts: 119 Thanks: 22 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Every said is absolutely correct. To remove the FP, you just need to turn the screw a quarter turn. The the pin and everything comes out. However, before reinstalling the pin, eyeball the plug with the screw end and note where the little tab is. Then eyeball the slot that the plug with the tab locks into. You don't need a lot of pressure, just enough to engage the tab in the slot. If you apply too much force with the screwdriber, you can push the plug too far in. Don't ask how me I know. newluger