P08 Trigger Lever Pin Broke - Help

[CaliforniaMike]

Sheepherder's remark is why I usually don't post to any forum and probably will never again. I was just trying to give the first writer a fix that is easy and works. .004" of play in the trigger lever is probably impossible to notice since older original pins have some wear anyway. I am not shooting a slacker, I am shooting a gun that the pin will probably outlast yours.

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by CaliforniaMike

Sheepherder's remark is why I usually don't post to any forum and probably will never again....

I don't know why - I said it was an excellent field expedient repair. You probably won't get any better compliments on this forum - Collectors don't like anything non-original.

Loosen up dude - and if you're interested in Luger repair, John Sabato sells a CD with the complete P08 blueprints on it. Check the For Sale forum.

[DonVoigt]

Originally Posted by CaliforniaMike

Sheepherder's remark is why I usually don't post to any forum and probably will never again. I was just trying to give the first writer a fix that is easy and works. .004" of play in the trigger lever is probably impossible to notice since older original pins have some wear anyway. I am not shooting a slacker, I am shooting a gun that the pin will probably outlast yours.

CA Mike,
Sheepherder is an engineer/machinist and thinks in half thousandts; so cut him some slack, please.

Your suggestion is just fine, I have used fractional bits and rods for luger pins when I didn't have the correct metric size, most times they work just fine.

One can always "finish" the repair when the correct piece is available.

You will notice that he(Rich) and I go at it from time to time- in good spirit- and to challenge ourselves to think out side of the box.

Welcome to you and keep posting!

[Edward Tinker]

Originally Posted by CaliforniaMike

Sheepherder's remark is why I usually don't post to any forum and probably will never again. I was just trying to give the first writer a fix that is easy and works. .004" of play in the trigger lever is probably impossible to notice since older original pins have some wear anyway. I am not shooting a slacker, I am shooting a gun that the pin will probably outlast yours.

I understand when people tear apart your new luger and its embarrassing - No reason to let Rich's comment get to you, he is all heart, hey, anyone that rescues dogs through the years must be okay.

Imagine a bunch of guys sitting around a fire on a hunting trip or your house playing cards. Everyone will throw out their thoughts. I listen to all of them, some I will ignore, but keep in the back of my head. Some I will try and use 'next time'.

Comments to your posting should not be taken as an attack. If it is, moderators or fellow forum members will usually tell them to back off. Sheepharder was just trying to re-affirm what you said, but from a different angle...