Magazine Test

Luke · 08-13-2001, 02:51 PM

Tested 7 magazines with the same Luger and 115gr Winchester FMJ with the following reults:

Original Luger fxo No malfunctions

Triple-K Stainless#1 No Malfunctions

Triple-K Stainless#2 No Malfunctions

MEC-GAR Blue (Older Unmarked) No Malfunctions

MEC-GAR Blue (New with trademark) No Malfunctions

MEC-GAR Nickel#1 No Malfunctions

MEC-GAR Nickel#2 *** Last cartridge did not feed, and the hold-open stopped the toggle in the UP position. Was out of ammunition at this point and did not have a chance to retest the MEC-GAR Nickel#2. Next time at the range I will re-test this MEC-GAR to determine if this was just a fluke or if there is a problem.

John Sabato · 08-13-2001, 04:12 PM

Don · 08-13-2001, 04:20 PM

Luke, thanks for the report. Just curious, what kind of Luger did you use and how many rounds per mag?

Don

Luke · 08-13-2001, 05:32 PM

Don,

The Luger was a 1937 S/42 Russian import with "matching" parts which I got from Ralph Shattuck as a "shooter." The action seems smooth, and the parts seem to fit well.

I placed the word, matching, in parenthesis, because I suspect that the Russians might have renumbered some of them.

On the first Triple-K mag I used 8 rounds. It was difficult to insert into the Luger with the toggle closed, so I used 7 rounds on the remainder of the tests. If that would make a difference, I will use 8 rounds next time, as I plan a more comprehensive test the next time I am at the range.

Luke · 08-14-2001, 11:59 AM

Having been trained in science & engineering, I am well aware that such limited testing does not provide sufficient data to support broad conclusions. I only offered these PRELIMINARY results as data points FYI. To be continued.

08-13-2001, 04:20 PM	#3
Don User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 146 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Magazine Test Luke, thanks for the report. Just curious, what kind of Luger did you use and how many rounds per mag? Don

08-13-2001, 05:32 PM	#4
Luke User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NC - USA Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 7 Posts	More Information Don, The Luger was a 1937 S/42 Russian import with "matching" parts which I got from Ralph Shattuck as a "shooter." The action seems smooth, and the parts seem to fit well. I placed the word, matching, in parenthesis, because I suspect that the Russians might have renumbered some of them. On the first Triple-K mag I used 8 rounds. It was difficult to insert into the Luger with the toggle closed, so I used 7 rounds on the remainder of the tests. If that would make a difference, I will use 8 rounds next time, as I plan a more comprehensive test the next time I am at the range.

08-14-2001, 11:59 AM	#5
Luke User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NC - USA Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 7 Posts	REMARKS/DISCLAIMER Having been trained in science & engineering, I am well aware that such limited testing does not provide sufficient data to support broad conclusions. I only offered these PRELIMINARY results as data points FYI. To be continued.

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08-13-2001, 02:51 PM	#1
Luke User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NC - USA Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 7 Posts	Magazine Test Tested 7 magazines with the same Luger and 115gr Winchester FMJ with the following reults: Original Luger fxo No malfunctions Triple-K Stainless#1 No Malfunctions Triple-K Stainless#2 No Malfunctions MEC-GAR Blue (Older Unmarked) No Malfunctions MEC-GAR Blue (New with trademark) No Malfunctions MEC-GAR Nickel#1 No Malfunctions MEC-GAR Nickel#2 *** Last cartridge did not feed, and the hold-open stopped the toggle in the UP position. Was out of ammunition at this point and did not have a chance to retest the MEC-GAR Nickel#2. Next time at the range I will re-test this MEC-GAR to determine if this was just a fluke or if there is a problem.

08-13-2001, 04:12 PM	#2
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,309 Times in 1,098 Posts	Great report Luke... Congrats on such a successful test. (EOM)