Astra cub .22 short

[ithacaartist]

Your pistol holds open by using that tab on the top rear of the follower, right? The early Ermas use that same method. And so does my Brenardelli Model 80 in .380. Gawd, it's annoying.

[STEINBVG]

Originally Posted by ithacaartist

Your pistol holds open by using that tab on the top rear of the follower, right? The early Ermas use that same method. And so does my Brenardelli Model 80 in .380. Gawd, it's annoying.

I have the original aluminum follower that doesn,t hold open. As I stated in the prior posts:
I made mine out of steel with the tab, intentionally , exactly copying the design of my Erma kit. It was more annoying not to have it and dry firing the rimfire pistol if forgot how many rounds left.

Besides, by pulling a slide about 1/16 back more, it catches on the safety hold open and now you can drop the magazine out with the new button easily.

Well, there are always compromises and sacrifices .


I wish my Luger had a toggle release once the fresh magazine is in...like Lugerman,s.
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Disclaimer: no original parts get damaged , all the changes are reversible, no animals or kids get hurt

[ithacaartist]

Originally Posted by STEINBVG

I have the original aluminum follower that doesn,t hold open. As I stated in the prior posts:
I made mine out of steel with the tab, intentionally , exactly copying the design of my Erma kit. It was more annoying not to have it and dry firing the rimfire pistol if forgot how many rounds left.

Forgot that mod, forgive the brain-fart, please. It's actually the most problematic on the Bernardelli--primarily due to its mag release that's on the bottom like the GT 27 or a Ruger Mark I.

Besides, by pulling a slide about 1/16 back more, it catches on the safety hold open and now you can drop the magazine out with the new button easily.

Nowhere this easy with the Bernardelli... Not so bad with an early Erma because the toggle is handy for holding it back while the mag is dropped.

Well, there are always compromises and sacrifices .

I'll vote for that!

I wish my Luger had a toggle release once the fresh magazine is in...like Lugerman,s.

John Martz came up with that, IIRC.
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Disclaimer: no original parts get damaged , all the changes are reversible, no animals or kids get hurt

[STEINBVG]

Originally Posted by ithacaartist

John Martz came up with that, IIRC.
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Yes, I saw the patent files.
Not sure if Werle or Lugerman use similar setup.

I would like something that doesn’t need the frame or existing parts mods...only drop in , sort of plug and play substitutes or additions.
That is an engineering motto I try to follow if I can.

I,m not sure I,m ready to go after the Luger yet, but Astra cub is my cheep and forgiving canvas for mechanical improvisations.

Thanks for looking and commenting.