Appraising a Luger.....

[alanint]

Martin, the magazine problem may also be the mag follower dragging on the inside of the home made grips. There should be a channel on the inside of the grips where the magazine follower buttom travels. Check it for drag marks. Uf any are present, gentle sanding and buffing of the channel may solve your problem.

Originally Posted by Sonofeugene

The only thing I have any concern about with respect to firing it is that the magazine seems a little sticky as the follower nears the top. And there's some buggering of the top edge of the magazine as well. It does hold rounds just fine, so I guess the only way to find out if it works is to take it to the range. However, if one of you gentlemen could look at the earlier photo I posted where the top of the magazine can be seen, and give me your opinion (based on that photo, of course) of whether or not the magazine may or may not be a problem, I'd appreciate it. Thanks!

[Sonofeugene]

Originally Posted by alanint

Martin, the magazine problem may also be the mag follower dragging on the inside of the home made grips. There should be a channel on the inside of the grips where the magazine follower buttom travels. Check it for drag marks. Uf any are present, gentle sanding and buffing of the channel may solve your problem.

I noticed the drag with the magazine out, so the grips would seem to be a non-issue. And the grips have the appropriate reliefs on the back side just like the originals.

If it turns out to be a shooter, I'll likely just get a couple Mec Gar magazines and be done with it. Though maybe I might have someone rework the original mag. Thanks again!