1939 P08 Ejector Keeps Failing

DonVoigt · 12-30-2019, 09:46 PM

Maybe just bad luck on the ejectors, as they failed in different ways.

The ejector must fit the receiver correctly, and they can be too long at the front - which interferes with their movement.

While they are "supposed" to be interchangeable, there is enough tolerance shift to create the occasional problem- especially with reproduction/replacement ejectors.

I think the lower one was too long, and should have had a file or stone stroke or ten to achieve sufficient clearance at the forward curve of the ejector/receiver - they should not contact there, so you have to create clearance with some combinations.

12-30-2019, 09:46 PM	#3
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,443 Thanked 4,355 Times in 2,041 Posts	Maybe just bad luck on the ejectors, as they failed in different ways. The ejector must fit the receiver correctly, and they can be too long at the front - which interferes with their movement. While they are "supposed" to be interchangeable, there is enough tolerance shift to create the occasional problem- especially with reproduction/replacement ejectors. I think the lower one was too long, and should have had a file or stone stroke or ten to achieve sufficient clearance at the forward curve of the ejector/receiver - they should not contact there, so you have to create clearance with some combinations. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie