Mec-Gar Magazines Falling out of Swiss Model 1929 and Mauser Parabellum Model 29/70

[Randall_G]

An update.

I few months ago, I ordered a parts kit from SARCO, which includes 2 original Swiss Luger magazine catches. Though, technically, they aren't specific to the Model 1929, as the catch is knurled.

I just installed a "SARCO" Swiss magazine catch in my Model 1929 Luger. I can no longer jiggle a Mec-Gar magazine out of the pistol by hand. So, if I want to use Mec-Gar magazines in the Model 1929, I could leave the knurled SARCO catch installed. That said, since the pistol is working perfectly with Swiss magazines, and I want to preserve the original look, I reinstalled the Model 1929 catch.

I’ve attached photos comparing the Model 1929 and SARCO catches. I can’t say with certainty the Swiss catch is worn, or was originally machined with a different profile. But the profiles are clearly different.