Last Round Mis-Feeds: Repro Mag

jmiles13 · 08-03-2014, 02:39 PM

My mis-matched P08 jams / mis-feeds the last round fairly consistently. I was at the range enjoying it yesterday. The mag I have is a repro; no idea the manfacturer.

I tweaked the top sides of the mag (decreased opening width) and the occurance was slightly less. Approx one fail to feed every 3 or 4 mags of 5 rounds each... I also lubed the mag spring with Remington spray.

Any suggestions on how to get rid of this problem? (1) keep tweaking the mag I have, (2) get another repro mag? (3) get an original ?

FYI - the last round pops up at an odd angle (45 deg) and the bolt jams trying to feed into the chamber... if this info helps with the diagnosis. BTW, I'm using FMJ 115 gr Winchester 9mm Luger ammo.

Thanks for the help and advice.

rhuff · 08-03-2014, 04:14 PM

The first thing that I would do is purchase a Mec-Gar mag, for your Luger, and most likely your problem will disappear. Lugers can be very sensitive to (1) springs (2) mags (3) ammo.

If the feed lips on your mag have widened, they can be bent back, but usually will not hold the adjustment for very long. Having the feed lips correct is paramount!!

Jim Mac · 08-03-2014, 04:21 PM

In the accessory forum theres a post by G.T. about issues with weak springs in ebay repro mags. He says lugerdoc sells his replacement springs and theyre good to go. Jim

DavidJayUden · 08-03-2014, 09:12 PM

Agreed that last round feeding problems has just about got to be magazine related. Let the trial and error begin.
dju

jmiles13 · 08-04-2014, 02:44 PM

Thanks guys for your feedback. I will look into getting a replacement spring. Still on the hunt for an original mag too.

Any suggestions where to buy a Mec-Gar mag?

hansfischer007 · 08-04-2014, 03:47 PM

..I need to get in touch with Luger Doc but can't find his email address anyway in the mess on my desk……can anyone help me out with this..?..I appreciate you taking the time to answer……Regards….Hans Fischer

rhuff · 08-04-2014, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmiles13

Thanks guys for your feedback. I will look into getting a replacement spring. Still on the hunt for an original mag too.

Any suggestions where to buy a Mec-Gar mag?

Greg Cote LLC has the blued Luger Mec-Gar mags at a very good price. He is sold out of the polished model at this time. I have dealt with Greg many times, and you can purchase with confidence.

jmiles13 · 08-04-2014, 07:59 PM

Thanks Rhuff.... I'm going to order one from him ASAP.

Lugerdoc · 08-05-2014, 10:32 AM

Hans et al, Please find my current email address attached. TH

08-03-2014, 02:39 PM	#1
jmiles13 User Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 30 Thanks: 6 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Last Round Mis-Feeds: Repro Mag My mis-matched P08 jams / mis-feeds the last round fairly consistently. I was at the range enjoying it yesterday. The mag I have is a repro; no idea the manfacturer. I tweaked the top sides of the mag (decreased opening width) and the occurance was slightly less. Approx one fail to feed every 3 or 4 mags of 5 rounds each... I also lubed the mag spring with Remington spray. Any suggestions on how to get rid of this problem? (1) keep tweaking the mag I have, (2) get another repro mag? (3) get an original ? FYI - the last round pops up at an odd angle (45 deg) and the bolt jams trying to feed into the chamber... if this info helps with the diagnosis. BTW, I'm using FMJ 115 gr Winchester 9mm Luger ammo. Thanks for the help and advice.

08-04-2014, 03:47 PM	#6
hansfischer007 User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sunny Tennessee Posts: 233 Thanks: 509 Thanked 96 Times in 48 Posts	Luger Doc ..I need to get in touch with Luger Doc but can't find his email address anyway in the mess on my desk……can anyone help me out with this..?..I appreciate you taking the time to answer……Regards….Hans Fischer

08-05-2014, 10:32 AM	#9
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	Hans et al, Please find my current email address attached. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

08-03-2014, 04:14 PM	#2
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,272 Thanks: 2,690 Thanked 959 Times in 705 Posts	The first thing that I would do is purchase a Mec-Gar mag, for your Luger, and most likely your problem will disappear. Lugers can be very sensitive to (1) springs (2) mags (3) ammo. If the feed lips on your mag have widened, they can be bent back, but usually will not hold the adjustment for very long. Having the feed lips correct is paramount!!

08-03-2014, 04:21 PM	#3
Jim Mac User Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 261 Thanks: 2 Thanked 67 Times in 35 Posts	In the accessory forum theres a post by G.T. about issues with weak springs in ebay repro mags. He says lugerdoc sells his replacement springs and theyre good to go. Jim

08-03-2014, 09:12 PM	#4
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Agreed that last round feeding problems has just about got to be magazine related. Let the trial and error begin. dju

08-04-2014, 02:44 PM	#5
jmiles13 User Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 30 Thanks: 6 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks guys for your feedback. I will look into getting a replacement spring. Still on the hunt for an original mag too. Any suggestions where to buy a Mec-Gar mag?

08-04-2014, 07:59 PM	#8
jmiles13 User Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 30 Thanks: 6 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks Rhuff.... I'm going to order one from him ASAP.