Extra step in chamber: Has anyone seen this before?

[NH Photo Shooter]

Originally Posted by rhuff

During your "testing phases", I would do all of the testing with factory std. velocity 115-124gr FMJ ammo. Once you get the reliability to your satisfaction, then match your handloads to the factory ammo. I, also, handload for my lugers, but test only with factory ammo.....just a thought.

It's a good thought. I think first I'll try testing with both at the same time, as I have been doing. So far I haven't seen much difference in performance. If, however, it must be "adjusted" to any one load type, I'd prefer it be my handloads, as I shoot them out of other guns and they work very well. If that doesn't work, I'll tune it to a particular brand and weight of factory fodder, and only shoot that out of it. After all, that's what the original design was meant to do: shoot one load and one load only. Of course that would mean not shooting it all that much, which is probably wise anyway. It's not what would be considered a collector grade Luger at this point, but it's bound to appreciate in scarcity and value with time, assuming I don't screw it up or wear it out.

The new springs are sitting in my mailbox, delivered at 1612 hours Eastern time. And my back went out on me this morning pretty bad. Looks like there will be a slight delay in this process. Color me frustrated.