First luger - won't work - need help!

JRS · 01-12-2011, 04:21 PM

And one other thing: don't be concerned that the old pencil in the barrel test did not produce the result you expected. That works in a Model 1911A1 style pistol where the firing pin has unrestricted travel, but it won't work in a Luger where the striker and the breech block only let the pin protrude just enough to ignite the primer; not far enough to propel the pencil.

esbshaw · 01-12-2011, 07:14 PM

I really appreciate all of the assistance. I can find online troubleshooting information and suggestions, schematics, you name it, down to the most minute detail, for a Garand. Or a 1911. But I'm having trouble locating the same depth of information for troubleshooting a luger!
Per nukem556's suggestion: Yes, the sideplate DOES indeed push away from the gun when the trigger is pulled. It opens a gap that I can easily stick a business card into. This sideplate movement seems to happen weather the pistol is cocked or not. Should the sideplate remain totally stationary while the trigger is being pulled? For what it's worth, I noticed that the trigger is a different number than all of the other marked parts.
Which direction should the sideplate tang be bent to provide the additional resistance, outwards (i.e. to the left) or inwards (to the right)?
Per DavidJayUden's questions: When I release the toggle from its upright position, it snaps all the way forward very smartly, and locks. Doesn't seem to make any difference which area of the trigger is pressed.
I am located in Boise, Idaho; if anyone could suggest a good luger 'smith located in the West. Thanks again.

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01-12-2011, 04:21 PM	#1
JRS User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Virginia Beach, VA 23452 Posts: 81 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	And one other thing: don't be concerned that the old pencil in the barrel test did not produce the result you expected. That works in a Model 1911A1 style pistol where the firing pin has unrestricted travel, but it won't work in a Luger where the striker and the breech block only let the pin protrude just enough to ignite the primer; not far enough to propel the pencil.

01-12-2011, 07:14 PM	#2
esbshaw New User Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I really appreciate all of the assistance. I can find online troubleshooting information and suggestions, schematics, you name it, down to the most minute detail, for a Garand. Or a 1911. But I'm having trouble locating the same depth of information for troubleshooting a luger! Per nukem556's suggestion: Yes, the sideplate DOES indeed push away from the gun when the trigger is pulled. It opens a gap that I can easily stick a business card into. This sideplate movement seems to happen weather the pistol is cocked or not. Should the sideplate remain totally stationary while the trigger is being pulled? For what it's worth, I noticed that the trigger is a different number than all of the other marked parts. Which direction should the sideplate tang be bent to provide the additional resistance, outwards (i.e. to the left) or inwards (to the right)? Per DavidJayUden's questions: When I release the toggle from its upright position, it snaps all the way forward very smartly, and locks. Doesn't seem to make any difference which area of the trigger is pressed. I am located in Boise, Idaho; if anyone could suggest a good luger 'smith located in the West. Thanks again.