Newcomer .Special Thanks to GT . Changing Barrels

CyborgDokey · 03-05-2018, 01:45 AM

I want to give a special thanks to Mr. Gerald Tomek (AKA G.T. Specialties / GT ) for helping me get this beautiful 1923 DWM Luger P08 into working condition. When I first got the mismatched/shooter luger, I was having cycling issues with it and didn’t understand why. It was bad. It got to a point where the lower part of the shells would remain inside the chamber after being fire. At that point, I knew I had to do something. Someone at the range told me that it was possible to convert the luger from .30 to 9mm and since I live in California and don’t reload, it seemed like a great idea at the time. So, I bought a used 9mm barrel and decided to join the Lugerforum and started asking help via DMs (shy person here lol). LugerDoc recommended GT was the best man for the job and boy was he correct!

GT took care of this situation like if he was his own and I loved it! What a nice guy! When he received the upper and barrel, he told me the condition of the used barrel was okay but not great and insisted to hunt down a barrel in better condition. He got a hold of a brand new 9mm barrel made-in-Germany and made an unbelievable offer

He also provided a high-quality 9mm Mainspring, high-quality springs for my meg-gar magazines, and ammo recommendations. Since this is my first luger, he assisted I installed the mainspring myself for learning purposes and indeed it was lol

With all that, the luger runs Magnificent. Very accurate, smooth shooting, light trigger, and no cycling issues. The luger feels and shoots like if it’s brand new!! It’s hard to believe it is 95 years old!! So much fun and I practically take it out every time I go shooting. I get so many compliments and I always offer people to shoot it. Always a good day with the luger. All thanks to Gerald. Seriously, you have no idea how happy I was when I first shot the luger after the changes

If you’re new to the forums and need direct help, GT is an EXCELLENT choice and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND him! Great communication and Great timing. He truly brings the community vibe to the forums!

For the members, you guys should be proud to have him on your team

I do want to give an honorable mention to Jimmy Solomon for cleaning up the grips and fixing up the right grip as it needed to be trimmed. Grips feel amazing and I thank you!

I do have one more honorable mention pending and that is Eugene Lugerman, which currently holds the original magazine. The magazine was rusty and missing the mag pin. Once I get it back, I will update the post!

Thank you all and take care!

Eugen · 03-05-2018, 08:07 AM

CyborgDokey, thank you for sharing your story. We all like to hear stories regarding how the resident experts and talent on this forum are able to make a difference in our Luger hobby. I have been helped by too many to attempt to mention...including several that helped you.

'Hats off' to the folks on this forum that share their expertise and knowledge daily, and those who offer professional services to fix our Lugers, holsters and accessories. What would we do without them?

Edward Tinker · 03-05-2018, 12:18 PM

nice to hear - let me be the bad guy, shy or not, but a PM (personal message) takes the time from one or more persons when you could help out a dozen by asking the question on the forum.

Folks think its easier, sure, for you, but it means that GT or me or someone else gets 6 emails or PM's instead of just all being able to read the same question they had

milesc2 · 03-05-2018, 05:32 PM

GT is the man! Let us know when that mag returns. GT is my go to for all mag related work.

CyborgDokey · 03-06-2018, 01:44 AM

Will do but knowing Lugerman's reputation, it won't be for a while aha

03-05-2018, 01:45 AM	#1
CyborgDokey User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 9 Thanks: 11 Thanked 15 Times in 2 Posts	Newcomer .Special Thanks to GT . Changing Barrels I want to give a special thanks to Mr. Gerald Tomek (AKA G.T. Specialties / GT ) for helping me get this beautiful 1923 DWM Luger P08 into working condition. When I first got the mismatched/shooter luger, I was having cycling issues with it and didn’t understand why. It was bad. It got to a point where the lower part of the shells would remain inside the chamber after being fire. At that point, I knew I had to do something. Someone at the range told me that it was possible to convert the luger from .30 to 9mm and since I live in California and don’t reload, it seemed like a great idea at the time. So, I bought a used 9mm barrel and decided to join the Lugerforum and started asking help via DMs (shy person here lol). LugerDoc recommended GT was the best man for the job and boy was he correct! GT took care of this situation like if he was his own and I loved it! What a nice guy! When he received the upper and barrel, he told me the condition of the used barrel was okay but not great and insisted to hunt down a barrel in better condition. He got a hold of a brand new 9mm barrel made-in-Germany and made an unbelievable offer He also provided a high-quality 9mm Mainspring, high-quality springs for my meg-gar magazines, and ammo recommendations. Since this is my first luger, he assisted I installed the mainspring myself for learning purposes and indeed it was lol With all that, the luger runs Magnificent. Very accurate, smooth shooting, light trigger, and no cycling issues. The luger feels and shoots like if it’s brand new!! It’s hard to believe it is 95 years old!! So much fun and I practically take it out every time I go shooting. I get so many compliments and I always offer people to shoot it. Always a good day with the luger. All thanks to Gerald. Seriously, you have no idea how happy I was when I first shot the luger after the changes If you’re new to the forums and need direct help, GT is an EXCELLENT choice and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND him! Great communication and Great timing. He truly brings the community vibe to the forums! For the members, you guys should be proud to have him on your team I do want to give an honorable mention to Jimmy Solomon for cleaning up the grips and fixing up the right grip as it needed to be trimmed. Grips feel amazing and I thank you! I do have one more honorable mention pending and that is Eugene Lugerman, which currently holds the original magazine. The magazine was rusty and missing the mag pin. Once I get it back, I will update the post! Thank you all and take care! Attached Thumbnails

03-05-2018, 08:07 AM	#2
Eugen User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Newburgh,IN Posts: 790 Thanks: 393 Thanked 631 Times in 334 Posts	CyborgDokey, thank you for sharing your story. We all like to hear stories regarding how the resident experts and talent on this forum are able to make a difference in our Luger hobby. I have been helped by too many to attempt to mention...including several that helped you. 'Hats off' to the folks on this forum that share their expertise and knowledge daily, and those who offer professional services to fix our Lugers, holsters and accessories. What would we do without them? __________________ “God created war so that Americans would learn geography.” ― Mark Twain

03-05-2018, 12:18 PM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,930 Thanks: 2,030 Thanked 4,527 Times in 2,090 Posts	nice to hear - let me be the bad guy, shy or not, but a PM (personal message) takes the time from one or more persons when you could help out a dozen by asking the question on the forum. Folks think its easier, sure, for you, but it means that GT or me or someone else gets 6 emails or PM's instead of just all being able to read the same question they had __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

03-05-2018, 05:32 PM	#4
milesc2 User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Kansas City Posts: 214 Thanks: 324 Thanked 249 Times in 66 Posts	GT is the man! Let us know when that mag returns. GT is my go to for all mag related work.

03-06-2018, 01:44 AM	#5
CyborgDokey User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 9 Thanks: 11 Thanked 15 Times in 2 Posts	Will do but knowing Lugerman's reputation, it won't be for a while aha