Having Feeding Issues

rtg95 · 01-31-2018, 09:59 PM

I have a byf 42 Luger and have one original magazine and one Mec Gar magazine. They are both failing to feed even when trying to chamber a round. What can I do to fix this thank you!

DavidJayUden · 01-31-2018, 10:13 PM

More info. needed.
Specifically what is the top round doing? Not being picked up, or running forward into the ramp and stopping, or stove-piping?
dju

rtg95 · 01-31-2018, 10:32 PM

The tip of the bullet is running into the top of the chamber.

DavidJayUden · 01-31-2018, 11:45 PM

Specifically what ammo. are you using? And this happens both charging the gun from empty and also during the firing cycle? If you push the nose down to guide the first round into the chamber, does that happen on the subsequent rounds?
Are you snapping the toggle to close on it's own or lowering it slowly by hand?
dju

rtg95 · 02-01-2018, 08:49 AM

Im shooting Aguila 125gr FMJ, its when charging the pistol and the following shots. Im letting it slam into battery. I have not ruled out the ammo, but its every shot and while charging the action.

John Sabato · 02-01-2018, 09:21 AM

Check the overall length of the cartridges with a micrometer... I don't recall the tolerances for cartridge length, but I know there are threads discussing the maximum length. Try the search function...

DavidJayUden · 02-01-2018, 09:47 AM

Right now the best options I can suggest are to try both different ammo. AND different magazines. If you know anyone with a functioning Luger see if you can try their magazines. I like 115 gr. S&B, MagTech or Winchester white box, but have nothing against your current choice.
Both Mec-Gar and late Nazi magazines are good, but it is time to think outside of the box and try alternatives.
You may also consider contacting the LugerDoc; he's gotten more than one of mine back on track over the years. Or GT for the ultimate magazines.
But first things first.
I assume that you are holding the gun tightly on firing...
dju

rtg95 · 02-01-2018, 10:59 AM

No limpwrist here thank yall for the information it was helpful!

rhuff · 02-01-2018, 12:34 PM

Do you know anything about the springs in this Luger.....especially the mainspring? Has the gun been broken down and cleaned with a good lubing?? What does the feed ramp look like.....smooth or rough??

DonVoigt · 02-01-2018, 12:41 PM

That would "usually" be due to too short ammo, or magazine too low in the mag well, or maybe the feedlips need just a tweek.

Sieger · 02-02-2018, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Sabato

Check the overall length of the cartridges with a micrometer... I don't recall the tolerances for cartridge length, but I know there are threads discussing the maximum length. Try the search function...

Hi,

Here are the proper O.A.L.s

Round nose 1.173 inches.

Truncated cone 1.14 inches.

Good luck!!!

Sieger

Sieger · 02-02-2018, 12:30 AM

Hi,

Field strip and clean your pistol first.

Sieger

01-31-2018, 09:59 PM	#1
rtg95 New User Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 4 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Having Feeding Issues I have a byf 42 Luger and have one original magazine and one Mec Gar magazine. They are both failing to feed even when trying to chamber a round. What can I do to fix this thank you!

02-01-2018, 09:21 AM	#6
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Check the overall length of the cartridges with a micrometer... I don't recall the tolerances for cartridge length, but I know there are threads discussing the maximum length. Try the search function... __________________ 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..."*

02-01-2018, 12:34 PM	#9
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,270 Thanks: 2,686 Thanked 958 Times in 704 Posts	Do you know anything about the springs in this Luger.....especially the mainspring? Has the gun been broken down and cleaned with a good lubing?? What does the feed ramp look like.....smooth or rough?? __________________ Need DWM breechblock #21

02-01-2018, 12:41 PM	#10
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,677 Thanks: 1,439 Thanked 4,348 Times in 2,038 Posts	That would "usually" be due to too short ammo, or magazine too low in the mag well, or maybe the feedlips need just a tweek. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

01-31-2018, 10:13 PM	#2
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	More info. needed. Specifically what is the top round doing? Not being picked up, or running forward into the ramp and stopping, or stove-piping? dju

01-31-2018, 10:32 PM	#3
rtg95 New User Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 4 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The tip of the bullet is running into the top of the chamber.

01-31-2018, 11:45 PM	#4
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Specifically what ammo. are you using? And this happens both charging the gun from empty and also during the firing cycle? If you push the nose down to guide the first round into the chamber, does that happen on the subsequent rounds? Are you snapping the toggle to close on it's own or lowering it slowly by hand? dju

02-01-2018, 08:49 AM	#5
rtg95 New User Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 4 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Im shooting Aguila 125gr FMJ, its when charging the pistol and the following shots. Im letting it slam into battery. I have not ruled out the ammo, but its every shot and while charging the action.

02-01-2018, 09:47 AM	#7
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Right now the best options I can suggest are to try both different ammo. AND different magazines. If you know anyone with a functioning Luger see if you can try their magazines. I like 115 gr. S&B, MagTech or Winchester white box, but have nothing against your current choice. Both Mec-Gar and late Nazi magazines are good, but it is time to think outside of the box and try alternatives. You may also consider contacting the LugerDoc; he's gotten more than one of mine back on track over the years. Or GT for the ultimate magazines. But first things first. I assume that you are holding the gun tightly on firing... dju

02-01-2018, 10:59 AM	#8
rtg95 New User Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 4 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	No limpwrist here thank yall for the information it was helpful!

02-02-2018, 12:30 AM	#12
Sieger User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: New York, NY Posts: 1,575 Thanks: 2,124 Thanked 400 Times in 249 Posts	Hi, Field strip and clean your pistol first. Sieger