Getting these to funtion

Edward Tinker · 03-25-2015, 02:09 PM

Lugers can be tricky. I was shooting with Jerry and no matter what we did, we could not get a long barrel shooter to click and shoot. I finally gave up, even a different sideplate made no difference.

rhuff · 03-25-2015, 03:09 PM

The first thing that I would suggest is that you get some WWB 115-124gr FMJ or PMC 115-124 FMJ ammo and try that. If these Lugers function correctly on factory ammo, then your handloads are the problem. If not, then I would consider changing out some springs, etc. I am assuming that these Lugers are clean everywhere, and well lubed.

I am not familiar with that specific powder in my handloading. I do find that a medium burner works best for me and my Lugers. Do you by chance have any Unique powder? I have had good results with it, BUT, I would start with factory ammo first. If you have problems with good factory ammo, then I would look at the Lugers.

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03-25-2015, 02:09 PM	#1
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	Lugers can be tricky. I was shooting with Jerry and no matter what we did, we could not get a long barrel shooter to click and shoot. I finally gave up, even a different sideplate made no difference.

03-25-2015, 03:09 PM	#2
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,308 Thanks: 2,737 Thanked 993 Times in 729 Posts	The first thing that I would suggest is that you get some WWB 115-124gr FMJ or PMC 115-124 FMJ ammo and try that. If these Lugers function correctly on factory ammo, then your handloads are the problem. If not, then I would consider changing out some springs, etc. I am assuming that these Lugers are clean everywhere, and well lubed. I am not familiar with that specific powder in my handloading. I do find that a medium burner works best for me and my Lugers. Do you by chance have any Unique powder? I have had good results with it, BUT, I would start with factory ammo first. If you have problems with good factory ammo, then I would look at the Lugers.