Shooting question

newluger · 08-11-2009, 06:06 PM

Picked up a pair of 9mm Lugers a couple of weeks ago. One is dated 1916 and the other 1921. Fired them today and had a real blast. I used 115 grain FMJ ammo both brass and steel casings. Every once in a while, when I pulled the trigger, they would not fire. After recocking, they fired fine. My friend suggested that the springs might be worn. Any suggestions? I can live with the problem if there is one, I would just like to know what to expect in the future. One thing I know for sure, I need a loading tool. As I said earlier, they were both a real pleasure to shoot.

Ice · 08-11-2009, 06:40 PM

First, welcome to the forum and congratulations on having both a 1916 and 1921 Luger. One thing to think of, if your Lugers are collectible quality and you break a numbered part then you have just dropped value $500+ down to mismatched shooter value. On my matching number guns I will shoot them a few times but change out the original numbered pieces (extractor, firing pin and non-numbered original ejector since they are most likely to break) for less valuable spares.

For your mis-firing issue, you might try cleaning out the tunnel that the firing pin rides in and maybe replacing the firing pin spring with a fresh one made by Wolff gunsprings. I won't use steel cased ammo in my Lugers because of foreign made QC issues. WW white box works just fine as well as my lead bullet handloads.

Glad you are enjoying your Lugers. They are superb pistols and quite addictive.

Best

Charlie

policeluger · 08-11-2009, 06:43 PM

Need to make sure round is not going to go off when in the recocking mode, be sure and wait with muzzel down range when checking for misfire.....also check and see if there is a build of gunk in the toggle, the entire firing pin area inside of bolt.....be careful

newluger · 08-11-2009, 07:01 PM

Thank you for the quick replies. What are or where are good resources for for alternate parts? You also mentioned Wolff. Do they have a website?

Thanks again from an old newbie.

policeluger · 08-11-2009, 08:02 PM

Wolff does have a web site, to the left of screen under "links &....." fine Tom Heller or called LucerDoc, he will take care of your parts need....

08-11-2009, 06:06 PM	#1
newluger User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Franklin Tennessee Posts: 119 Thanks: 22 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Shooting question Picked up a pair of 9mm Lugers a couple of weeks ago. One is dated 1916 and the other 1921. Fired them today and had a real blast. I used 115 grain FMJ ammo both brass and steel casings. Every once in a while, when I pulled the trigger, they would not fire. After recocking, they fired fine. My friend suggested that the springs might be worn. Any suggestions? I can live with the problem if there is one, I would just like to know what to expect in the future. One thing I know for sure, I need a loading tool. As I said earlier, they were both a real pleasure to shoot.

08-11-2009, 06:40 PM	#2
Ice User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 552 Thanks: 13 Thanked 69 Times in 57 Posts	First, welcome to the forum and congratulations on having both a 1916 and 1921 Luger. One thing to think of, if your Lugers are collectible quality and you break a numbered part then you have just dropped value $500+ down to mismatched shooter value. On my matching number guns I will shoot them a few times but change out the original numbered pieces (extractor, firing pin and non-numbered original ejector since they are most likely to break) for less valuable spares. For your mis-firing issue, you might try cleaning out the tunnel that the firing pin rides in and maybe replacing the firing pin spring with a fresh one made by Wolff gunsprings. I won't use steel cased ammo in my Lugers because of foreign made QC issues. WW white box works just fine as well as my lead bullet handloads. Glad you are enjoying your Lugers. They are superb pistols and quite addictive. Best Charlie

08-11-2009, 06:43 PM	#3
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	Need to make sure round is not going to go off when in the recocking mode, be sure and wait with muzzel down range when checking for misfire.....also check and see if there is a build of gunk in the toggle, the entire firing pin area inside of bolt.....be careful

08-11-2009, 07:01 PM	#4
newluger User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Franklin Tennessee Posts: 119 Thanks: 22 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Thank you for the quick replies. What are or where are good resources for for alternate parts? You also mentioned Wolff. Do they have a website? Thanks again from an old newbie.

08-11-2009, 08:02 PM	#5
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	Wolff does have a web site, to the left of screen under "links &....." fine Tom Heller or called LucerDoc, he will take care of your parts need....