An FXO orphan child salvaged by GT

John Sabato · 02-14-2008, 11:54 AM

Almost 2 years ago, my dear friend GT salvaged an FXO type magazine for me that I had purchased from eBay.

When I found the listing the photos were dark so I couldn't tell that the mag bottom had been crudely replaced with a homemade wooden bottom. It was an UGLY bit of work and the magazine tube had been twisted by the previous owner so that it wouldn't even enter more than halfway into a Luger frame.

GT used his excellent magazine tools to properly reshape this mag tube so that it entered and slipped out of both of my Lugers with ease.

What he couldn't do was replace the "half moon" shaped pieces that the previous backyard mechanic had cut out of the bottom of the tube so that his bastard wooden bottom would have a place for the knobs...

So GT did the next best thing... he fitted the modified tube with one of his excellent unmarked aluminum bottoms.

The result is that it is the finest shooter magazine that I own. It has never caused a hangup feeding either of my Lugers.

I just wanted to show off GT's great mag bottom and the quality of his work. You will notice that in the vicinity of the knobs there is a small triangle of missing metal on the tube. This was the work of the previous owner who mangle this magazine... GT recovered this magazine and it will be serving my grandchildren long after I am gone.

Thanks GT! I know I have thanked you before, but I wanted the whole Luger community to see your excellent work.

Kind regards,

John

G.T. · 02-16-2008, 05:42 PM

Hi John, It's nice to see past works still in use! The fxo shell with the modifications yours received is indeed about as good as I can do... I like the fxo mags, but most do not like the way they protrude from the bottom of the pistol with the un-angled bottom.. I prefer the round coil spring also, when it's of the correct tension of course.. Thanks John, for the nice review and kind words... I have a couple of projects going right now for forum members, I can only hope they are a successful as yours turned out ...

... It was great fun! Best to you John, and thanks again... til...lat'r...GT

lugerholsterrepair · 02-16-2008, 07:10 PM

John, YUP! That's nice work! I've been to Gerald's shop and seen his setup..Amazing what he can do with a vise and a hammer....
Good work GT!
Jerry
Burney

Ron Wood · 02-16-2008, 07:57 PM

Amazing what he can do with a vise and a hammer....

Jerry,
You forgot the rusty file and 3-penny nail!

Seriously, Gerry is one of the nicest, most talented and honest individuals you will ever meet. He is a credit to the hobby and an honor to call friend. One of the great people you meet on the forum (Jerry Burney ain't bad either, but that is another topic).

G.T. · 02-16-2008, 08:11 PM

Hi Jerry! The only problem with the day you visited was it ended way, way, too soon!

While you were wondering how does this guy make Luger mag bottoms, I was wondering how'en the hell does that guy made great P.08 holsters!!! We share a common bond... It is certainly not with out cost or effort! Or mutual respect..... Best to you Jerry, til...lat'r...GT

lugerholsterrepair · 02-17-2008, 05:50 PM

Guys! Don't make this about me...GT has done some fine work here and has done similar work for me which I appreciate no end. A true craftsman.
Jerry Burney

02-14-2008, 11:54 AM	#1
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,155 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	An FXO orphan child salvaged by GT Almost 2 years ago, my dear friend GT salvaged an FXO type magazine for me that I had purchased from eBay. When I found the listing the photos were dark so I couldn't tell that the mag bottom had been crudely replaced with a homemade wooden bottom. It was an UGLY bit of work and the magazine tube had been twisted by the previous owner so that it wouldn't even enter more than halfway into a Luger frame. GT used his excellent magazine tools to properly reshape this mag tube so that it entered and slipped out of both of my Lugers with ease. What he couldn't do was replace the "half moon" shaped pieces that the previous backyard mechanic had cut out of the bottom of the tube so that his bastard wooden bottom would have a place for the knobs... So GT did the next best thing... he fitted the modified tube with one of his excellent unmarked aluminum bottoms. The result is that it is the finest shooter magazine that I own. It has never caused a hangup feeding either of my Lugers. I just wanted to show off GT's great mag bottom and the quality of his work. You will notice that in the vicinity of the knobs there is a small triangle of missing metal on the tube. This was the work of the previous owner who mangle this magazine... GT recovered this magazine and it will be serving my grandchildren long after I am gone. Thanks GT! I know I have thanked you before, but I wanted the whole Luger community to see your excellent work. Kind regards, John

02-16-2008, 05:42 PM	#2
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,528 Thanks: 1,334 Thanked 3,711 Times in 1,014 Posts	fxo modification... Hi John, It's nice to see past works still in use! The fxo shell with the modifications yours received is indeed about as good as I can do... I like the fxo mags, but most do not like the way they protrude from the bottom of the pistol with the un-angled bottom.. I prefer the round coil spring also, when it's of the correct tension of course.. Thanks John, for the nice review and kind words... I have a couple of projects going right now for forum members, I can only hope they are a successful as yours turned out ... ... It was great fun! Best to you John, and thanks again... til...lat'r...GT

02-16-2008, 07:10 PM	#3
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,775 Thanks: 4,995 Thanked 3,133 Times in 1,439 Posts	John, YUP! That's nice work! I've been to Gerald's shop and seen his setup..Amazing what he can do with a vise and a hammer.... Good work GT! Jerry Burney __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

02-16-2008, 07:57 PM	#4
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,040 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,256 Times in 1,724 Posts	Amazing what he can do with a vise and a hammer.... Jerry, You forgot the rusty file and 3-penny nail! Seriously, Gerry is one of the nicest, most talented and honest individuals you will ever meet. He is a credit to the hobby and an honor to call friend. One of the great people you meet on the forum (Jerry Burney ain't bad either, but that is another topic). __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

02-16-2008, 08:11 PM	#5
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,528 Thanks: 1,334 Thanked 3,711 Times in 1,014 Posts	visit! Hi Jerry! The only problem with the day you visited was it ended way, way, too soon! While you were wondering how does this guy make Luger mag bottoms, I was wondering how'en the hell does that guy made great P.08 holsters!!! We share a common bond... It is certainly not with out cost or effort! Or mutual respect..... Best to you Jerry, til...lat'r...GT

02-17-2008, 05:50 PM	#6
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,775 Thanks: 4,995 Thanked 3,133 Times in 1,439 Posts	Guys! Don't make this about me...GT has done some fine work here and has done similar work for me which I appreciate no end. A true craftsman. Jerry Burney __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."