Two magazines problem

Major Tom · 03-26-2017, 03:10 PM

My DWM pistol has the hold open lever. One magazine, a Triple K brand works flawlessly. The other magazine, an older replacement type does not hold open the toggle. Visually I can see little difference except one measurement. At the rear of the magazine follwer there is a pronounced lip. On the Triple K the lip is .023 high; on the other it is only .013 high. Would this make the difference? Just what part of the magazine trips the hold open lever? Any help appreciated. And, thank you

DonVoigt · 03-26-2017, 04:29 PM

The button on the side pushes up the hold open lever.
Some replacement mags are made with an "under-diameter" button; hence won't work the hold open.

DavidJayUden · 03-26-2017, 06:45 PM

Easy fix=different magazine.
Sometimes you can activate the hold-open by pressing up on the magazine bottom to raise it in the mag. well.
dju

Major Tom · 03-29-2017, 04:07 AM

Further examination of the 2 magazines: the one that does not activate the hold open has a larger diameter button that extends out further the the Triple K button. I can't figure out why it doesn't work tho.

Vlim · 03-29-2017, 04:14 AM

Sometimes they get stuck in the grip channel. Also if the mag spring tension is very weak, the holdopen will push the button down instead.

Try it with the right grip removed. That will also give you a visual.

Major Tom · 03-29-2017, 05:58 AM

So then, where to buy proper magazine spring?

Vlim · 03-29-2017, 08:06 AM

I wouldn't bother trying to fix a mag. Get a good MecGar for shooting.

DonVoigt · 03-29-2017, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Major Tom

So then, where to buy proper magazine spring?

Wolfgunsprings.com

Has mag springs and lots of others.

GT also has replacement round springs.

mrerick · 03-29-2017, 06:13 PM

It's difficult to disassemble and successfully reassemble Luger magazines without the correct mandrels and tools. GT offers a rebuild service that is worth the cost.

it's less costly to buy a replacement magazine that works for a shooter.

Sonofeugene · 04-01-2017, 02:11 AM

Mecgar!

03-26-2017, 03:10 PM	#1
Major Tom User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: S.E. Iowa Posts: 481 Thanks: 531 Thanked 226 Times in 123 Posts	Two magazines problem My DWM pistol has the hold open lever. One magazine, a Triple K brand works flawlessly. The other magazine, an older replacement type does not hold open the toggle. Visually I can see little difference except one measurement. At the rear of the magazine follwer there is a pronounced lip. On the Triple K the lip is .023 high; on the other it is only .013 high. Would this make the difference? Just what part of the magazine trips the hold open lever? Any help appreciated. And, thank you __________________ I Build Custom Pistol Boxes

03-26-2017, 04:29 PM	#2
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,677 Thanks: 1,440 Thanked 4,348 Times in 2,038 Posts	The button on the side pushes up the hold open lever. Some replacement mags are made with an "under-diameter" button; hence won't work the hold open. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

03-29-2017, 04:07 AM	#4
Major Tom User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: S.E. Iowa Posts: 481 Thanks: 531 Thanked 226 Times in 123 Posts	Further examination of the 2 magazines: the one that does not activate the hold open has a larger diameter button that extends out further the the Triple K button. I can't figure out why it doesn't work tho. __________________ I Build Custom Pistol Boxes

03-29-2017, 05:58 AM	#6
Major Tom User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: S.E. Iowa Posts: 481 Thanks: 531 Thanked 226 Times in 123 Posts	So then, where to buy proper magazine spring? __________________ I Build Custom Pistol Boxes

03-29-2017, 06:13 PM	#9
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,900 Thanks: 1,372 Thanked 3,094 Times in 1,503 Posts	It's difficult to disassemble and successfully reassemble Luger magazines without the correct mandrels and tools. GT offers a rebuild service that is worth the cost. it's less costly to buy a replacement magazine that works for a shooter. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

03-26-2017, 06:45 PM	#3
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Easy fix=different magazine. Sometimes you can activate the hold-open by pressing up on the magazine bottom to raise it in the mag. well. dju

03-29-2017, 04:14 AM	#5
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,038 Thanks: 1,021 Thanked 3,893 Times in 1,189 Posts	Sometimes they get stuck in the grip channel. Also if the mag spring tension is very weak, the holdopen will push the button down instead. Try it with the right grip removed. That will also give you a visual.

03-29-2017, 08:06 AM	#7
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,038 Thanks: 1,021 Thanked 3,893 Times in 1,189 Posts	I wouldn't bother trying to fix a mag. Get a good MecGar for shooting.

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Sonofeugene User Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 157 Thanks: 1 Thanked 118 Times in 64 Posts	Mecgar!