Kansas City Area Smith?

DonVoigt · 02-02-2017, 04:20 PM

The ejector is a "spring", you can't just heat it and expect it to work for long.
It would have to be re-tempered as would any spring.

Fitting the ejector is not rocket science, as you found out; the sides frequently "rub" and need to be relieved- especially on reproduction/replacement ejectors. New made ejectors will often not even "click" in due to the wedge and locking boss being in the wrong place or shape or just too far out of spec.

Try buying an original from Tom or someone who has them. After market/used/unknown source ejectors are a major "head ache"!

Where did/are you getting the replacements?
Your experience may help others avoid a similar issue.

02-02-2017, 04:20 PM	#7
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,443 Thanked 4,355 Times in 2,041 Posts	The ejector is a "spring", you can't just heat it and expect it to work for long. It would have to be re-tempered as would any spring. Fitting the ejector is not rocket science, as you found out; the sides frequently "rub" and need to be relieved- especially on reproduction/replacement ejectors. New made ejectors will often not even "click" in due to the wedge and locking boss being in the wrong place or shape or just too far out of spec. Try buying an original from Tom or someone who has them. After market/used/unknown source ejectors are a major "head ache"! Where did/are you getting the replacements? Your experience may help others avoid a similar issue. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie