New Owner with Question about shooting

TigerLuger · 03-15-2014, 09:34 AM

Hi Guys, just bought my first Luger. 1937 S/42. To **** the gun to shoot it, do you pull back / up on the toggle?

My toggle is very stiff and does not easily pull back even though it is in very nice shape and appears to be lubbed pretty good. I do not want to force anything. I plan to have the gun checked out by a gunsmith soon.

Thanks.

Bill in Toledo

Edward Tinker · 03-15-2014, 10:01 AM

Bill, it is an acquired action - in the sense that you have to make sure it is NOT on safe and then it is a quick yank / pull slightly up and back - much different than a Colt 1911 and even different from a 1900 action

TigerLuger · 03-16-2014, 09:14 PM

Thanks, Ed. I got it.

Bill

03-15-2014, 09:34 AM	#1
TigerLuger User Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New Owner with Question about shooting Hi Guys, just bought my first Luger. 1937 S/42. To **** the gun to shoot it, do you pull back / up on the toggle? My toggle is very stiff and does not easily pull back even though it is in very nice shape and appears to be lubbed pretty good. I do not want to force anything. I plan to have the gun checked out by a gunsmith soon. Thanks. Bill in Toledo

03-15-2014, 10:01 AM	#2
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	Bill, it is an acquired action - in the sense that you have to make sure it is NOT on safe and then it is a quick yank / pull slightly up and back - much different than a Colt 1911 and even different from a 1900 action __________________ 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

03-16-2014, 09:14 PM	#3
TigerLuger User Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks, Ed. I got it. Bill