what parts should I buy to shoot?

Patrick Mc Mahon · 04-25-2009, 02:04 PM

What parts are the most likely to break on a luger? I want to start supporting the Lugerdoctor with my money!

thanks
Patrick

DavidJayUden · 04-25-2009, 02:40 PM

Hey wait just a minute here, I thought that was my job?
DJU

Navy · 04-27-2009, 09:20 AM

Get a spare, complete toggle train, an ejector and hold-open...if anything is going to break, it is 99.99% that it will be one of these.

Tom A

Edward Tinker · 04-27-2009, 10:08 AM

and some repro grips if the ones on your luger are nice original ones

rottenII · 04-27-2009, 03:19 PM

Hope I can jump in here too, how about the firing pin? Usually a pretty durable item?

Ron Wood · 04-27-2009, 03:32 PM

A spare firing pin is a good idea. It would be included in the "complete toggle train" suggested by Tom (a complete train would include the breechblock with firing pin).

Vlim · 04-27-2009, 08:10 PM

Yep,

Ejector, extractor, a good assortment of springs, a decent magazine and 'shooting grips' make a good start. A fluted firing pin and the firing pin retainer will come in handy.

If you plan on shooting a 1906 grip-safety version, add a grip safety spring to the list.

Sieger · 04-27-2009, 09:50 PM

Hi:

I suggest buying one of the new Aimco Lugers for a shooter.

Sieger

Vlim · 04-28-2009, 07:49 AM

I wouldn't

Quality of those is not up to scratch. I'd go for a refinished or slightly mismatched Mauser from the 1937 - 1942 era.

04-25-2009, 02:04 PM	#1
Patrick Mc Mahon User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	what parts should I buy to shoot? What parts are the most likely to break on a luger? I want to start supporting the Lugerdoctor with my money! thanks Patrick

04-27-2009, 03:32 PM	#6
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 6,986 Thanks: 1,065 Thanked 5,088 Times in 1,674 Posts	A spare firing pin is a good idea. It would be included in the "complete toggle train" suggested by Tom (a complete train would include the breechblock with firing pin). __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

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DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Hey wait just a minute here, I thought that was my job? DJU

04-27-2009, 09:20 AM	#3
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	Get a spare, complete toggle train, an ejector and hold-open...if anything is going to break, it is 99.99% that it will be one of these. Tom A

04-27-2009, 10:08 AM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,909 Thanks: 1,986 Thanked 4,500 Times in 2,076 Posts	and some repro grips if the ones on your luger are nice original ones

04-27-2009, 03:19 PM	#5
rottenII User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Hope I can jump in here too, how about the firing pin? Usually a pretty durable item?

04-27-2009, 08:10 PM	#7
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,032 Thanks: 1,018 Thanked 3,873 Times in 1,184 Posts	Yep, Ejector, extractor, a good assortment of springs, a decent magazine and 'shooting grips' make a good start. A fluted firing pin and the firing pin retainer will come in handy. If you plan on shooting a 1906 grip-safety version, add a grip safety spring to the list.

04-27-2009, 09:50 PM	#8
Sieger User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: New York, NY Posts: 1,575 Thanks: 2,124 Thanked 400 Times in 249 Posts	Hi: I suggest buying one of the new Aimco Lugers for a shooter. Sieger

04-28-2009, 07:49 AM	#9
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,032 Thanks: 1,018 Thanked 3,873 Times in 1,184 Posts	I wouldn't Quality of those is not up to scratch. I'd go for a refinished or slightly mismatched Mauser from the 1937 - 1942 era.