Side plate Switch! Results updated! 5-5-15

[Sergio Natali]

Don

I agree with you, I'm not that expert on artillery Luges, but take into consideration that "G" dates were made in 1935 only about 55K of them were made, and if you consider that probably many went lost/destroied during the WWII I think they are pretty scarce.

Sergio

[DonVoigt]

Took the shooter to the range today, fired three mags with assorted
9mm rounds, some fmj some hp, all with no issues.

Only problem was the last round fired would not set the hold open;
manually cocked on an empty mag and it holds. Got to do a little investigation. Same result with 3 different mags, two modern, one 2 inspection Erfurt.

[kurusu]

Originally Posted by DonVoigt

Took the shooter to the range today, fired three mags with assorted
9mm rounds, some fmj some hp, all with no issues.

Only problem was the last round fired would not set the hold open;
manually cocked on an empty mag and it holds. Got to do a little investigation. Same result with 3 different mags, two modern, one 2 inspection Erfurt.

If the rounds feed fine I wouldn't bother a second if the hold open doesn't work.

I generally remove the hold open when shooting. One less part that can possibly break. And they do break quite often.

[DonVoigt]

Originally Posted by kurusu

If the rounds feed fine I wouldn't bother a second if the hold open doesn't work.

I generally remove the hold open when shooting. One less part that can possibly break. And they do break quite often.

That is sound advice, but I'm a little particular or is it peculiar- if it has one, it should work!

I may get a substitute for the numbered hold open, but since the pistol has parts from 3 pistols and a repro side plate, little will be lost if it breaks. Now a matching pistol would be quite different.

[kurusu]

Originally Posted by DonVoigt

That is sound advice, but I'm a little particular or is it peculiar- if it has one, it should work!

I may get a substitute for the numbered hold open, but since the pistol has parts from 3 pistols and a repro side plate, little will be lost if it breaks. Now a matching pistol would be quite different.

Well, if you really want the hold open to operate you should follow John Sabato's advices to improve function instead of trying hotter loads.
I know for a fact that Lugers aren't made of glass but there's no reason to tempt the devil.

[DonVoigt]

Originally Posted by kurusu

Well, if you really want the hold open to operate you should follow John Sabato's advices to improve function instead of trying hotter loads.
I know for a fact that Lugers aren't made of glass but there's no reason to tempt the devil.

kurusu,
thanks for your post. I never said I would try hotter loads.
I fired mixed rounds of standard factory ammo, "hp" means hollow point vs "FMJ" = ball. May try 124g instead of 115g bullets too.

I have investigated Wolf Gunsprings main springs and they offer them in three "strengths" 2lbs rating apart, I may dis-remember, but IIRC they are 42, 44, 46 lb springs.

They are so easy to change I may just try them.

I've been an on and off gunsmith for 50 years, I have seen 2 kinds of lugers, those that work and
those that don't want too!

More later when I get time to shoot again!

[rhuff]

Originally Posted by DonVoigt

I have seen 2 kinds of lugers, those that work and
those that don't want too!!

I am real familiar with your second category of lugers... LOL