7 round hold open

Sieger · 12-19-2010, 03:05 AM

Hi:

Typically, the problem can be traced to a weak hold-open flat spring.

You can obtain a new one from Luger Doc. You might also ask him for instuctions as to how to install it.

Sieger

rivieraranch · 12-19-2010, 09:43 AM

What about bending the spring a little?

Sieger · 12-19-2010, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rivieraranch

What about bending the spring a little?

That worked for me once for about 5 years of shooting!

You have nothing to loose, as this little spring is not a numbered part.

What you need to know is the correct size punch to punch out the old spring and install the new one. I don't know the correct size, but LugerDoc probably does. With the right punch, the whole operation should take just a few minutes.

Sieger

checkfeo · 12-19-2010, 01:57 PM

Vlim and All:

I get it now. Just took the Luger apart, and really looked to see how it works. I think your right in the problem being the spring on the hold open. I don't see anything else it could be.

After looking at the videos on how to remove the hold open (which I did) and replace the spring, I think it will be an easy job. As Sieger said, finding the right size punch is the hard part, but Lugerdoc should know that when I buy the spring.

I will let you all know after the jobs done if that fixes the problem, but it can't hurt.

Thanks to All Tom

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12-19-2010, 03:05 AM	#1
Sieger User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: New York, NY Posts: 1,579 Thanks: 2,154 Thanked 402 Times in 251 Posts	Hi: Typically, the problem can be traced to a weak hold-open flat spring. You can obtain a new one from Luger Doc. You might also ask him for instuctions as to how to install it. Sieger

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rivieraranch User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 101 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	What about bending the spring a little?

12-19-2010, 01:57 PM	#4
checkfeo User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 41 Thanks: 1 Thanked 20 Times in 8 Posts	Vlim and All: I get it now. Just took the Luger apart, and really looked to see how it works. I think your right in the problem being the spring on the hold open. I don't see anything else it could be. After looking at the videos on how to remove the hold open (which I did) and replace the spring, I think it will be an easy job. As Sieger said, finding the right size punch is the hard part, but Lugerdoc should know that when I buy the spring. I will let you all know after the jobs done if that fixes the problem, but it can't hurt. Thanks to All Tom