I have a general question about Luger magazines

Spanner · 01-26-2017, 01:54 PM

The gunsmith pointed out that the rear of the mag is dimpled exactly where the back of the 2nd and 3rd shells rest. I've noticed it and didn't give it much thought but it does drag a little near the top of the mag well. Is this common? Original owner was just a maniacal tapper?

I don't plan on doing anything with it. It's part of the gun and it's story. I purchased a MEC-GAR magazine which fits and functions perfectly.

I've included a few pictures....

DonVoigt · 01-26-2017, 03:03 PM

Yes it is common , and no it doesn't not usually cause any problem.

lugerholsterrepair · 01-26-2017, 04:41 PM

Gerald Tomek, one of our esteemed members here specializes in pounding, straightening, lubing and the general overall zen and the art of Luger magazine maintenance. He will put your magazine back in top shape if you like. Every one with a problem I have ever sent him has come back in excellent shape.

Eugen · 01-26-2017, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by lugerholsterrepair

Gerald Tomek, one of our esteemed members here specializes in pounding, straightening, lubing and the general overall zen and the art of Luger magazine maintenance. He will put your magazine back in top shape if you like. Every one with a problem I have ever sent him has come back in excellent shape.

Yep! I sent him one and he raised it back from the dead. It looks and functions marvelously. I placed it back in storage for safe keeping.

Spanner · 01-26-2017, 05:56 PM

Thank you. It does cycle fine.

01-26-2017, 01:54 PM	#1
Spanner User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 65 Thanks: 29 Thanked 58 Times in 21 Posts	I have a general question about Luger magazines The gunsmith pointed out that the rear of the mag is dimpled exactly where the back of the 2nd and 3rd shells rest. I've noticed it and didn't give it much thought but it does drag a little near the top of the mag well. Is this common? Original owner was just a maniacal tapper? I don't plan on doing anything with it. It's part of the gun and it's story. I purchased a MEC-GAR magazine which fits and functions perfectly. I've included a few pictures.... Attached Thumbnails

01-26-2017, 03:03 PM	#2
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,675 Thanks: 1,438 Thanked 4,345 Times in 2,037 Posts	Yes it is common , and no it doesn't not usually cause any problem. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

01-26-2017, 04:41 PM	#3
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,759 Thanks: 4,848 Thanked 3,095 Times in 1,425 Posts	Gerald Tomek, one of our esteemed members here specializes in pounding, straightening, lubing and the general overall zen and the art of Luger magazine maintenance. He will put your magazine back in top shape if you like. Every one with a problem I have ever sent him has come back in excellent shape. __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

01-26-2017, 05:56 PM	#5
Spanner User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 65 Thanks: 29 Thanked 58 Times in 21 Posts	Thank you. It does cycle fine.