1942 Luger Issue

mrerick · 07-27-2015, 01:37 PM

First, ensure that you're using brass cased ammunition.

Take a look at the back of the receiver between the ears where the toggle train rear piece hinges and it touches the rear surface when fully in recoil. Is it leaving any marks there?

The recoil spring on a late Mauser made Luger should have 19 to 21 coils.

Check all the toggle action to ensure it's clean and lubricated with light oil.

Check the inside surface of the chamber to ensure it's clean and shiny. Any pitting there would be a possible issue.

Ensure you are supporting the pistol properly when shooting. It does have a great deal of impact on proper cycling.

Double check the OAL of the ammunition. Try cycling a round in, and then remove the round intact without shooting it. Are there any marks where the rifling starts along side the bullet surface?

Marc

07-27-2015, 01:37 PM	#5
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,920 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,135 Times in 1,518 Posts	First, ensure that you're using brass cased ammunition. Take a look at the back of the receiver between the ears where the toggle train rear piece hinges and it touches the rear surface when fully in recoil. Is it leaving any marks there? The recoil spring on a late Mauser made Luger should have 19 to 21 coils. Check all the toggle action to ensure it's clean and lubricated with light oil. Check the inside surface of the chamber to ensure it's clean and shiny. Any pitting there would be a possible issue. Ensure you are supporting the pistol properly when shooting. It does have a great deal of impact on proper cycling. Double check the OAL of the ammunition. Try cycling a round in, and then remove the round intact without shooting it. Are there any marks where the rifling starts along side the bullet surface? Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.