.30 Luger malfuntion question

maxmanta · 04-25-2005, 06:29 PM

I experienced two identical malfunctions while shooting my .30 1920 DWM today. In each case, the cartridge failed to go straight into the chamber. Instead, the cartridge got jammed bullet-up in the ejection port.

I was shooting Fiocchi ammunition, which I understand is somewhat under-powered. My thinking is that the bolt did not move back far enough (short stroked) which caused the malfuntions.

Is this likely, or should I find a new magazine spring?

Steve Richards · 04-25-2005, 08:36 PM

I would try a new magazine by MecGar as a first step. If that does not cure the problem, then start to look at the amunition.

My 1906 an Mauser Parabellum will not cycle with Fiochi ammo. I have not tried Winchester but have heard good things about it. I buy mine from a loader in Kaiser, Oregon. He does ship and if you would like, I can look up his phone number and email address when I get home.

Steve Richards

04-25-2005, 06:29 PM	#1
maxmanta User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: I'm in HELL! That's where I'm at! Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	.30 Luger malfuntion question I experienced two identical malfunctions while shooting my .30 1920 DWM today. In each case, the cartridge failed to go straight into the chamber. Instead, the cartridge got jammed bullet-up in the ejection port. I was shooting Fiocchi ammunition, which I understand is somewhat under-powered. My thinking is that the bolt did not move back far enough (short stroked) which caused the malfuntions. Is this likely, or should I find a new magazine spring?

04-25-2005, 08:36 PM	#2
Steve Richards User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 487 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I would try a new magazine by MecGar as a first step. If that does not cure the problem, then start to look at the amunition. My 1906 an Mauser Parabellum will not cycle with Fiochi ammo. I have not tried Winchester but have heard good things about it. I buy mine from a loader in Kaiser, Oregon. He does ship and if you would like, I can look up his phone number and email address when I get home. Steve Richards