P08 Trigger Problem

Lugerdoc · 03-07-2012, 10:44 AM

W, I'd first check that you have the side plate properly inserted into the notch in the frame and that it is flush with the frame. If so, then you probably will have to do some work on the trigger lever inside the side plate, for correct resetting of the disconnector plunger. TH

wisgro123 · 03-07-2012, 11:24 AM

Thanks for responding. Before I checked the side plate fit I put a drop of oil at the axle pin where it goes through the lever in the back of the side plate. I then carefully inserted the plate into the notch. (I took it off and replaced it a few times, checking carefully for fit.) If I hold the pistol so that I am facing the muzzle I can see a small gap between the side plate and side of the receiver. I can slide 3 thicknesses of regular bond paper edgewise into the gap (about 1/64). I can press the side plate snugly to the receiver but it doesn't stay there. Pressing the side plate before pulling the trigger doesn't help. I then cocked and pulled the trigger very slowly. Feels like something is not operating smoothly, like an obstruction then fires. Unfortunately when I cocked it again I had to pull the trigger 3 times before it fired.

wisgro123 · 03-07-2012, 02:52 PM

Have followed everyone's suggestion without success. The last suggestion was to push the muzzle back, press and hold the trigger, release the barrel then slowly pull the trigger and I should hear a click. I tried a couple of times didn't hear a click. I took the side plate from my other Luger that works fine and installed it on the problem pistol. The problem was still there. You mentioned I would have to do some work on the trigger lever inside the side plate. What do you suggest? I looked at the side plate of my working pistol and the action, how far the lever moves, etc. looks identical.

03-07-2012, 10:44 AM	#1
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	W, I'd first check that you have the side plate properly inserted into the notch in the frame and that it is flush with the frame. If so, then you probably will have to do some work on the trigger lever inside the side plate, for correct resetting of the disconnector plunger. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

03-07-2012, 11:24 AM	#2
wisgro123 User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 24 Thanks: 16 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for responding. Before I checked the side plate fit I put a drop of oil at the axle pin where it goes through the lever in the back of the side plate. I then carefully inserted the plate into the notch. (I took it off and replaced it a few times, checking carefully for fit.) If I hold the pistol so that I am facing the muzzle I can see a small gap between the side plate and side of the receiver. I can slide 3 thicknesses of regular bond paper edgewise into the gap (about 1/64). I can press the side plate snugly to the receiver but it doesn't stay there. Pressing the side plate before pulling the trigger doesn't help. I then cocked and pulled the trigger very slowly. Feels like something is not operating smoothly, like an obstruction then fires. Unfortunately when I cocked it again I had to pull the trigger 3 times before it fired.

03-07-2012, 02:52 PM	#3
wisgro123 User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 24 Thanks: 16 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Have followed everyone's suggestion without success. The last suggestion was to push the muzzle back, press and hold the trigger, release the barrel then slowly pull the trigger and I should hear a click. I tried a couple of times didn't hear a click. I took the side plate from my other Luger that works fine and installed it on the problem pistol. The problem was still there. You mentioned I would have to do some work on the trigger lever inside the side plate. What do you suggest? I looked at the side plate of my working pistol and the action, how far the lever moves, etc. looks identical.