Side plate issues

PACKET · 12-19-2004, 02:28 PM

Took my mis match shooter to the range for the first time Saturday. I have rebarreled it to six inch and checked every thing quite thoroughly. Every time I fire the pistol it ejects and feeds properly, however, when I pull the trigger for the next round it acts as though it is not cocked. I know that it is because, correct me if I am wrong, I would assume that it would slam fire because of the firing pin protruding from the bolt. As far as I can tell, this only leaves one culprit, the sideplate/trigger lever. In the shop it functions flawlesly. The sideplate is not loose and the trigger pull is smooth and crisp. I would appreciate any help in trouble shooting this problem.

Karl · 12-19-2004, 06:02 PM

Packet,

The trigger lever in the sideplate is a likely source of the trouble but there are other possibilities. My guess is that the sear bar plunger is not returning for some reason. This could by due to a sticking/gummed up plunger, weak trigger spring, or improperly fitted trigger lever.

With the gun unloaded, hold the trigger down, **** the gun (by pulling the toggle back until it cocks and letting it return to battery), and then release the trigger. You should here a slight click when trigger lever releases the plunger. If you don't, the plunger is not releasing.

I have a mismatched shooter that had the same symptoms you describe. After some tinkering I figured out that in its retracted position, the trigger lever was not clearing the plunger. The solution was to polish a little more of a bevel on the back of the trigger lever using a fine Arkansas stone. However, your problem and its solution may be different. Hope this helps. KFS

PACKET · 12-19-2004, 07:06 PM

Karl, you nailed it. The trigger lever was just close enough to to keep the plunger from extracting under the shock of firing. It always did work under shop conditions. Also the bevel on the trigger lever was not nearly as pronounced as on two of my other Lugers. A little touch of the stone did the trick. Thanks so much for the info.

12-19-2004, 02:28 PM	#1
PACKET User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: FL. Posts: 68 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Side plate issues Took my mis match shooter to the range for the first time Saturday. I have rebarreled it to six inch and checked every thing quite thoroughly. Every time I fire the pistol it ejects and feeds properly, however, when I pull the trigger for the next round it acts as though it is not cocked. I know that it is because, correct me if I am wrong, I would assume that it would slam fire because of the firing pin protruding from the bolt. As far as I can tell, this only leaves one culprit, the sideplate/trigger lever. In the shop it functions flawlesly. The sideplate is not loose and the trigger pull is smooth and crisp. I would appreciate any help in trouble shooting this problem.

12-19-2004, 06:02 PM	#2
Karl Lifer - Twice Over Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Savannah Posts: 530 Thanks: 0 Thanked 280 Times in 123 Posts	Packet, The trigger lever in the sideplate is a likely source of the trouble but there are other possibilities. My guess is that the sear bar plunger is not returning for some reason. This could by due to a sticking/gummed up plunger, weak trigger spring, or improperly fitted trigger lever. With the gun unloaded, hold the trigger down, **** the gun (by pulling the toggle back until it cocks and letting it return to battery), and then release the trigger. You should here a slight click when trigger lever releases the plunger. If you don't, the plunger is not releasing. I have a mismatched shooter that had the same symptoms you describe. After some tinkering I figured out that in its retracted position, the trigger lever was not clearing the plunger. The solution was to polish a little more of a bevel on the back of the trigger lever using a fine Arkansas stone. However, your problem and its solution may be different. Hope this helps. KFS

12-19-2004, 07:06 PM	#3
PACKET User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: FL. Posts: 68 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Karl, you nailed it. The trigger lever was just close enough to to keep the plunger from extracting under the shock of firing. It always did work under shop conditions. Also the bevel on the trigger lever was not nearly as pronounced as on two of my other Lugers. A little touch of the stone did the trick. Thanks so much for the info.