Tuning for Reliability

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Originally Posted by SIGP2101

In a mechanically sound device slow to medium speed burning powder will solve all of your problems. Modern powders are too fast and snappy for P08. Off shelf ammo being loaded with very fast BR powders are not ideal food for P08s. Reason for that is to ensure proper functioning of majority carry weapons on today's USA market. Most of them have pipes less than 10 cm long. Nitrocellulose based powders from the beginning of the 20ieth century were not fast BR powders.

Hi,

What you say here is one of the secrets of getting a Luger to function properly.

Unfortunately, few people know about this, or, if they do, are willing to believe it.


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