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

[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