Question on field stripping a P08

4 Scale · 04-16-2017, 06:48 PM

To answer your question, Lugers may be field stripped either cocked or uncocked. It is a tiny bit easier when uncocked. But cocked/uncocked status should not impact function after reassembly.

You mentioned you'd looked at field strip videos, but it's really important to see the whole firing cycle if you are trying to diagnose an issue. Here's another video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DBYV6s1lvo

In addition to the suggestion above, here is a little different way of testing function:
-Load a snap cap in the chamber, and separate the upper from the frame, leaving all other parts in their assembled position. Tilt the upper down so the snap cap doesn't fall out, then grasping the barrel of the receiver, pull the toggle all the way back, release, and press it forward into battery. The pistol should now be cocked. Push in on the sear plunger, and you should hear the firing pin release (fire). If you hear the click of the FP release, the problem is in the frame. If no click, there is an issue with the firing pin spring or the sear.

-If this test isolates the problem to the frame, check to see if the trigger lever spring in the side plate has worked loose/is installed correctly.

If these don't work, please post your results and we can try to help further. Good luck to you, diagnosing issues can be a little tricky but very satisfying when solved.

04-16-2017, 06:48 PM	#7
4 Scale User Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 544 Thanks: 194 Thanked 490 Times in 251 Posts	To answer your question, Lugers may be field stripped either cocked or uncocked. It is a tiny bit easier when uncocked. But cocked/uncocked status should not impact function after reassembly. You mentioned you'd looked at field strip videos, but it's really important to see the whole firing cycle if you are trying to diagnose an issue. Here's another video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DBYV6s1lvo In addition to the suggestion above, here is a little different way of testing function: -Load a snap cap in the chamber, and separate the upper from the frame, leaving all other parts in their assembled position. Tilt the upper down so the snap cap doesn't fall out, then grasping the barrel of the receiver, pull the toggle all the way back, release, and press it forward into battery. The pistol should now be cocked. Push in on the sear plunger, and you should hear the firing pin release (fire). If you hear the click of the FP release, the problem is in the frame. If no click, there is an issue with the firing pin spring or the sear. -If this test isolates the problem to the frame, check to see if the trigger lever spring in the side plate has worked loose/is installed correctly. If these don't work, please post your results and we can try to help further. Good luck to you, diagnosing issues can be a little tricky but very satisfying when solved.