Couple problems happening here

[Sky Zero]

Originally Posted by alanint

What is that "U" shaped piece at the top of your extractor groove? That does not belong there!?!
Please take a photo of this area from the top of the pistol looking down. This right here may be your problem.

I hope that's what you were looking for :/ I'm still going to try your idea; just haven't been to the range yet.

Originally Posted by Lugerdoc

Unually when the case mouth of a spent case is crushed, it's a result of the toggle returning faster than the case can eject. There are several possible cause of this, but with the lack of HO after the last round, I would postulate that the recoil spring is too strong for the ammo being used. Cutting a link or two off of the current recoil spring, should solve this problem. Of course it would be a good idea to also check the condition of the extractor and ejector, which can also delay case removal. TH

Good info! Where exactly is the recoil spring located? Not inside the bolt assembly, right? That's the only spring I've seen other than the hold-open spring. Could the recoil spring also be causing my hold open issue?

here's some photos of the extractor and ejector. I'm new to lugers so I don't know what abnormalities in which I may be looking




It's a bit dirty.. sorry! Wanted it this way for the photos though