Newbie With First Luger:

[gvf]

Originally Posted by ithacaartist

Another method I use is to insert an empty mag once the upper is slid on and the hook properly engaged. Pull back on the toggle knobs and it will lock back with the hold-open, allowing installation of the side plate and subsequent rotation of the locking bolt. This eliminates the juggling act required to do these operations with one hand while maintaining all that pressure with the other--a setup which is inherently unstable and may slip if you're not careful. Afterwards, remove the mag, cycle the action, de-c0ck, and you're good.

Hey thanks a lot, sounds a lot easier than the muzzle on table.

(How do you de-**** these by the way?)

I'll try your suggestion next time

Thanks so much,
Jerry
("gvf")

[ithacaartist]

Originally Posted by gvf

Hey thanks a lot, sounds a lot easier than the muzzle on table.

(How do you de-**** these by the way?)

I'll try your suggestion next time

Thanks so much,
Jerry
("gvf")

When the action is closed, the striker is always set, unless it has been "de-roostered". Raise the toggle knobs and pull back until you feel resistance, the bolt should be withdrawn about 3/8" at that point. Pull just slightly into this resistance and press and hold the trigger while then allowing the block to go back home. If you've done it right, you won't hear a click when the trigger is pulled thereafter.