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08-17-2012, 09:18 PM | #1 |
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Repro Parts and Accessories Quality
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I have a Luger in the mail and want to get myself some replacement springs, a loading tool and a stock fitting so I can make and mount a stock (just because). Sarco Inc has all of those parts, and I was wondering if they are indeed of quality, or if I should stay away. Takedown Tool: http://e-sarcoinc.com/lugertakedownt...wmarkings.aspx Spring Kit: http://e-sarcoinc.com/fulllugerspringkitnew.aspx Stock Iron: http://e-sarcoinc.com/lugerstockattachingirons.aspx To give a little background, I am led to beleive the pistol is an all matching 20s Commercial and has a blank chamber, commercial Crown N proofs and military unit stampings on the front grip strap, and manufactured by DWM. It is an all matching shooter, as it has been reblued. The plan is to convert it from it's current 9mm and make it into a .30, again, just because I can. Also pistol stocks are legal in Canada. Cheers! Thank you! |
08-17-2012, 09:38 PM | #2 |
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I personally would buy a real take down (loading) tool - as most repro's don't hold up well.
I like Wolff Springs, but that is just because it is the only ones I have bought Ed
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08-18-2012, 08:40 AM | #3 |
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I find that Sarco supplied reproduction parts, such as the stock lug, may take some fitting to actually work on your pistol.
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I've heard very good stuff about Wolff springs. However, my understanding is that Wolff only makes coil springs. How likely am I to need any of the flat springs that Sarco lists? Quote:
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It's a crap shoot. Years ago the repro parts were well made, but lately I've returned more than one thing to Sarco and Gun parts. Examine your stock iron carefully before you start grinding on it, so you can return it if not satisfied.
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I stock some repro PO8 parts from Sarco & GPC, but avoid others such as Sarco's repro HOs that don't work and side plates that are quite crude. Not everyone wants exc original parts when building up a mismatched shooter, so I stock the repros as a cheaper alternative, which I usually can sell at the same prices as Sarco, by purchasing them in volume. Unless you have an original Artillery or Navy luger, I'd avoid attaching any kind of stock to your luger to avoid any legal issures. TH
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I admit it has been some time but the last parts I ordered from Sarco looked as tho a caveman made them. I have never ordered anything else.
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Any more info on the springs? Is there any point to me buying the spring pack? or should i just order the various coil springs from Wolff, and forgo the various flat springs? I don't know how these pistols wear and what tends to break or weaken after repeated use... |
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I'd say the two most important ones are the firing pin spring and the main action spring. These have to be up to the task in order for your pistol to cycle properly. Well, OK, the pistol won't be worth much if the extractor's spring is broken, either. You might hold off on the other ones, which will become obvious when they need replacing. However, a spring rebuilding kit containing one of each is a good idea, and won't set you back all that much.
Springs do break and wuss out, but this way, you can keep shootin' while the reserve's replacement is acquired.
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I have gotten both good and bad repro parts from both Sarco and Numrich...
Sarco had some excellent repro artillery barrels a few years back (I came into possession of one) but OTOH Numrich had a nice looking sear spring for a C96 that only worked once...(Bad or no heat treat)... Numrich also sells cast flash hiders for Enfield No5 carbines that come with an oversize sight blade dovetail - OEM front sights don't fit (way too loose) and no one seems to offer oversize blades to fit it, making them pretty much useless...Unless you're able to machine your own... Repro parts are a crap shoot...
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No. 5 foresight
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As you say, original British No.5 rifles have a unique foresight blade with a narrow dovetail base. The "India pattern" replacements from Numrich seem to be sized for the standard .250" dovetail of the No.4 rifle. The only problem I've found is that the blade heights of the 2 rifles are not directly related. You will have to adjust point of aim by trial and error. |
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