Mag operating question...

Rick W. · 03-17-2018, 08:30 PM

I really cannot say specifically what caused the particular mag button to fail, but one can suspect that tenure might have been in the mix. Mag buttons can be made on the lathe, but lots of folks have concerns about originality.

I believe that the Lugers probably were once paired with a loading device that fits over the button to give you more ease in loading said magazine.

I have never used a Luger tool for loading a magazine; too poor to own a real one or replica loading tool, I just tough it out with my thumb on the button and load from the top. Just one way of approach; not favored by many I reckon.

In my own opinion, that some guys will use a more modern loading assist and is not so hard to put a lot of pressure on the button, spring, and mag bottom; not a real big concern, just an observation. If one loads the max number of rounds, then places the loaded mag(clip) into the firearm, you probably notice a resistance to full insertion. Just adding more pressure to the bottom section of the magazine, tis supposed to handle it, but some are getting kinda grey in tenure. Note I did not say button.

Luger bottoms, especially the older wood ones, can be blown out the bottom of the mag thus needing some repairs or replacement. Same thing can happen with original automag magazines, sometimes it is just age and repeated use I reckon.

03-17-2018, 08:30 PM	#3
Rick W. User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 339 Thanks: 81 Thanked 359 Times in 198 Posts	I really cannot say specifically what caused the particular mag button to fail, but one can suspect that tenure might have been in the mix. Mag buttons can be made on the lathe, but lots of folks have concerns about originality. I believe that the Lugers probably were once paired with a loading device that fits over the button to give you more ease in loading said magazine. I have never used a Luger tool for loading a magazine; too poor to own a real one or replica loading tool, I just tough it out with my thumb on the button and load from the top. Just one way of approach; not favored by many I reckon. In my own opinion, that some guys will use a more modern loading assist and is not so hard to put a lot of pressure on the button, spring, and mag bottom; not a real big concern, just an observation. If one loads the max number of rounds, then places the loaded mag(clip) into the firearm, you probably notice a resistance to full insertion. Just adding more pressure to the bottom section of the magazine, tis supposed to handle it, but some are getting kinda grey in tenure. Note I did not say button. Luger bottoms, especially the older wood ones, can be blown out the bottom of the mag thus needing some repairs or replacement. Same thing can happen with original automag magazines, sometimes it is just age and repeated use I reckon.