Mauser Luger problems-

John Sabato · 07-15-2004, 10:42 AM

My first thoughts are to your ammo. What brand of ammo were you using and how old was it? Some factory ammo might be too hot for Lugers if it was intended for use in Submachine guns... other steel case stuff (Russian Wolf brand) is not a good Luger diet.

Secondly, was the Luger clean and adequately lubricated? (The chamber should be clean, smoothe and NOT lubricated.

Mec-Gar mags are usually good, but perhaps your gun is just one of those that won't like commercial aftermarket mags...

Has it ever performed reliably? and if so, what has changed since the time that it did?

As to gunsmith suggestions, we would have to have some idea where you live, unless you would rather mail the gun to/from the 'smith.

Any chance of you posting some good closeup photographs of your gun?

07-15-2004, 10:42 AM	#2
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,309 Times in 1,098 Posts	My first thoughts are to your ammo. What brand of ammo were you using and how old was it? Some factory ammo might be too hot for Lugers if it was intended for use in Submachine guns... other steel case stuff (Russian Wolf brand) is not a good Luger diet. Secondly, was the Luger clean and adequately lubricated? (The chamber should be clean, smoothe and NOT lubricated. Mec-Gar mags are usually good, but perhaps your gun is just one of those that won't like commercial aftermarket mags... Has it ever performed reliably? and if so, what has changed since the time that it did? As to gunsmith suggestions, we would have to have some idea where you live, unless you would rather mail the gun to/from the 'smith. Any chance of you posting some good closeup photographs of your gun? __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*