Full cycle - empty chamber

shadow · 06-04-2006, 01:59 AM

I recently purchased a 1938 S/42 shooter Luger. The magazine that came with the gun had a very light spring and the gun did jam a couple of times during the first 50 rounds. I tried a blued MecGar Magazine which had a stronger spring and the gun cycled and fed perfectly for the next 50 rounds with only one exception. Twice the action cycled completely but did not feed a round. Not knowing the chamber was empty I wound up dry firing the gun twice, which I know is not good for the gun. This error occurred once with each magazine. Am I correct to assume that a stronger magazine spring made by G.T. will probably solve this minor problem?

I was shooting Winchester 115gr.

Thanks,

Chris

Vlim · 06-04-2006, 08:27 AM

Hi,

Were there any rounds left in the mag when the problem occurred?

shadow · 06-04-2006, 10:50 AM

Yes, both times.

John Sabato · 06-05-2006, 08:41 AM

Definitely try a stonger mag spring... that may cure the problem, but I would also look at how loose the mag to mag catch fit is... if the mag sits too low because the notch is worn or misplaced, that could easily cause your failure to feeds.

Lugerdoc · 06-05-2006, 09:30 AM

As strong as the MecGar mag springs are I doubt that you would find much difference with a new mag spring, and those MG plastic bottoms are difficult to install. Sounds like it's time to either try some other more powerful ammo or a softer recoil spring. TH

06-04-2006, 01:59 AM	#1
shadow User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down The Shore Posts: 245 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Full cycle - empty chamber I recently purchased a 1938 S/42 shooter Luger. The magazine that came with the gun had a very light spring and the gun did jam a couple of times during the first 50 rounds. I tried a blued MecGar Magazine which had a stronger spring and the gun cycled and fed perfectly for the next 50 rounds with only one exception. Twice the action cycled completely but did not feed a round. Not knowing the chamber was empty I wound up dry firing the gun twice, which I know is not good for the gun. This error occurred once with each magazine. Am I correct to assume that a stronger magazine spring made by G.T. will probably solve this minor problem? I was shooting Winchester 115gr. Thanks, Chris

06-05-2006, 08:41 AM	#4
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	Definitely try a stonger mag spring... that may cure the problem, but I would also look at how loose the mag to mag catch fit is... if the mag sits too low because the notch is worn or misplaced, that could easily cause your failure to feeds. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

06-05-2006, 09:30 AM	#5
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	As strong as the MecGar mag springs are I doubt that you would find much difference with a new mag spring, and those MG plastic bottoms are difficult to install. Sounds like it's time to either try some other more powerful ammo or a softer recoil spring. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

06-04-2006, 08:27 AM	#2
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,990 Times in 1,205 Posts	Hi, Were there any rounds left in the mag when the problem occurred?

06-04-2006, 10:50 AM	#3
shadow User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down The Shore Posts: 245 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Yes, both times.