.30 Luger 90gr XTP .309 DIA. Load, anyone have one?

[G.T.]

Hi Sieger, due to health and financial issues, I've not been able to pursue our latest project... But, i was just wondering if you had any chance to evaluate and wring out the mags I sent you.. I am basically just interested in function at this point... can't establish a test bed till we have that nailed down... I've made some strides, but they are not significantly any different then what you have... best to you, til...lat'r...GT.... Constant struggle, Constant growth! BTW, I'm constantly amazed at your expertise in this field.. I am jelouse!! (sp.?)

[Sieger]

Originally Posted by G.T.

Hi Sieger, due to health and financial issues, I've not been able to pursue our latest project... But, i was just wondering if you had any chance to evaluate and wring out the mags I sent you.. I am basically just interested in function at this point... can't establish a test bed till we have that nailed down... I've made some strides, but they are not significantly any different then what you have... best to you, til...lat'r...GT.... Constant struggle, Constant growth! BTW, I'm constantly amazed at your expertise in this field.. I am jelouse!! (sp.?)

GT:

Now, I want you to know, that neither one of us is going to Heaven until we finish that Parabellum Main Spring project we started.

Add a death in the family, my Mom, and our's sounds almost like parallel courses over the last year or so.

I've also been dilatory in calling that German Master Smith regarding his approach to Parabellum Springs (his firm sells their own creations on the net).

Now, don't forget what Nietzsche said ...." that which does not kill you, makes you stronger..."

This Spring, advances are going to be made on this side, one way or another!!!

GT, do your magazines function well with the S&B 124 grain 9mm ammo, as this is about as hot as I'd like to go for our 9mm Parabellum creation.

Sieger

PS: I haven't been able to use the Spell Checker on this site since John updated it. Can anyone help me?? I have Office XP and the upgrade needed won"t work for me!!

[G.T.]

Sieger, Time is on our side.. and that's about all i can afford at the moment anyway..But, I'm gearing up to dig back in on this end..have a few outstanding projects to clean up and I'll get back to task.... I've never tried S&B ammo?? But, I was taking some measurements yesterday, and the MEC-GAR tubes are very much in spec. when compared to original mag tubes... Should work fine.. best to you, til...lat'r...GT

[Hugh]

Loads for 90 XTP:

7.5 Blue Dot
7.0 HS7
5.6 SR4756

[superhondaz50]

Ok tried 5.2 and 5.3 and still the same problem. It almost looks like the bolt is hanging up on the magazine/ round in the mag, and not completing a full cycle. Would it make a difference I'm using a Nazi marked magazine or are they all the same?

[Sieger]

Originally Posted by superhondaz50

Ok tried 5.2 and 5.3 and still the same problem. It almost looks like the bolt is hanging up on the magazine/ round in the mag, and not completing a full cycle. Would it make a difference I'm using a Nazi marked magazine or are they all the same?

Hi:

If you have already followed my advice above, very carefully keep loading up by 1/10th of a grain increments until the action will hold open with only one round being feed from the magazine (while watching very carefully for pressure signs). If you can't get the pistol to hold open, within just a few more tenths of a grain, stop and consult a gunsmith!

Will your pistol work with any brand of commercial ammo?

If you think your magazine may have a weak spring, invest in a newly manufacured Mec-Gar (Italian made) magazine. These are the best on the commercial market and work well with most applications.

Take heart, you are experiencing the archtypical Luger Jam!

Keep working!!

Sieger