Luger Tool- Must have?

P08Leder · 11-15-2015, 01:03 PM

I understand collectors pay big money for the right tool,
but my P08 is a shooter and I was wondering just how serviceable is the tool?
Found reproductions on Amazon for $15- is it worth buying one to help load magazines or is it strictly a collector thing?
Thanks!

rhuff · 11-15-2015, 01:11 PM

If you have a functional mag, it has a strong mag spring. If you plan to only load 4-5 rounds in the mag, then you can possibly get by without the tool. If, on the other hand, you plan to load the mag to full capacity, then the tool is very handy. It can help from producing discomfort in one's thumb, and allow full loading. YMMV

tharpo · 11-15-2015, 01:12 PM

Having a good reproduction tool available for use when going to the range sure makes it easier on the thumb.

P08Leder · 11-15-2015, 01:19 PM

Good to know. thanks.
I can get 7 rounds into the brand new MecGars using thumb only
But since the tool helps, I will go ahead and order one.

Edward Tinker · 11-15-2015, 01:29 PM

I never load more than 7 rounds in and never use a tool

but for years I never thought about it - as in the army we loaded thousands of rounds in 1911 and then later M9 mags and we didn't have loading tools

Zorba · 11-15-2015, 01:59 PM

Hmmm - I don't have a problem loading without the tool - in fact, I find it's easier. Now if I were going to be loading 100+ rds, that might be a different story!

DonVoigt · 11-15-2015, 02:12 PM

Once you use one, you will appreciate its benefit. JMHO.

lugerholsterrepair · 11-15-2015, 02:14 PM

Many reproduction tools are worthless for loading. They are made with a hole but not enough lip to grasp the follower button and they easily slip off negating their very purpose. Or the metal is so thick it pushes away OR the screwdriver tip is so soft it mangles easily.

P08Leder · 11-15-2015, 02:47 PM

I was looking at this one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/German-Luger...cAAOxyUylTUzyO

Edward Tinker · 11-15-2015, 03:11 PM

I used a repro once, first time I used it on some tight grip screw it bent. I have never used a repro tool since.

A DDR tool or WW2 or earlier non-marked tool is $40-$65 and you will be much happier IMO

lugerholsterrepair · 11-15-2015, 03:16 PM

HAHA! That's actually a laugh out loud listing! The photo this guy shows..with 308 of these useless pieces of crap sold, shows what little lip there is on the wrong end! The lip needs to be on the opposite side of the thumb ledge. This tool and any like it are useful for attaching to your fishing line to get a longer cast but not for loading a magazine! 308 sold, 307 returned..one moron kept his as a pocket filler.

hayhugh · 11-15-2015, 04:25 PM

If you once use one of these you will never use the "official" tool again:

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/871...-22-long-rifle

lugerholsterrepair · 11-15-2015, 04:29 PM

Hugh..I got two things against this thing..it's PLASTIC and it won't fit in my tool pouch! Help your friends..don't encourage them to buy ANYTHING plastic! Especially plastic guns!

But I bet it does work...

rhuff · 11-15-2015, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P08Leder

Good to know. thanks.
I can get 7 rounds into the brand new MecGars using thumb only
But since the tool helps, I will go ahead and order one.

I use one of the reproduction tools for my range loading. It did not work as well as expected when I first used it. I fixed mine by placing a piece of 400 grit sandpaper on a FLAT surface and squaring up the BACK face of the tool. It works like a charm now. YMMV

Diver6106 · 11-15-2015, 05:25 PM

I think the price of originals is way over priced. People think they have a German WWII item and want to get rich off it. The repros work fine and you can even get them stamped with a phony mark - probably true of many 'originals.' If they don't work well, just file or sand them to work better. That button is a b***h to depress all the way with out one.

DTR04 · 11-15-2015, 05:38 PM

This is more practical loading tool. Though it says 22lr, it is actually made for the standard Luger magazine. It also has a catch to lock the follower down so that you can easily swab the inside of the magazine tube.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/871...-22-long-rifle

DonVoigt · 11-15-2015, 07:24 PM

I have one in the .22 size, works fine for my Ruger mag, won't fit on a Luger mag !

They must have 2 sizes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DTR04

This is more practical loading tool. Though it says 22lr, it is actually made for the standard Luger magazine. It also has a catch to lock the follower down so that you can easily swab the inside of the magazine tube.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/871...-22-long-rifle

hayhugh · 11-15-2015, 08:45 PM

Mine is marked on the side: Mod.P-08, Luger P-08, Mitchell Arms, (Amer. Eagle) And it works just fine on all my Luger magazines.........http://www.midwayusa.com/product/871...-22-long-rifle

PS also works fine on my Erma Werke 22. cal Mag's

tharpo · 11-15-2015, 08:56 PM

I have one of those HKS loading tools and I highly recommend them. As was stated, it is great for holding the follower down and cleaning out the magazine. Looks like they are out of stock.

Tom

11-15-2015, 01:03 PM	#1
P08Leder User Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 77 Thanks: 8 Thanked 43 Times in 18 Posts	Luger Tool- Must have? I understand collectors pay big money for the right tool, but my P08 is a shooter and I was wondering just how serviceable is the tool? Found reproductions on Amazon for $15- is it worth buying one to help load magazines or is it strictly a collector thing? Thanks!

11-15-2015, 01:29 PM	#5
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,912 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,502 Times in 2,077 Posts	I never load more than 7 rounds in and never use a tool but for years I never thought about it - as in the army we loaded thousands of rounds in 1911 and then later M9 mags and we didn't have loading tools __________________ 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

11-15-2015, 02:14 PM	#8
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,761 Thanks: 4,855 Thanked 3,101 Times in 1,427 Posts	Many reproduction tools are worthless for loading. They are made with a hole but not enough lip to grasp the follower button and they easily slip off negating their very purpose. Or the metal is so thick it pushes away OR the screwdriver tip is so soft it mangles easily. __________________ 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."

11-15-2015, 03:11 PM	#10
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,912 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,502 Times in 2,077 Posts	I used a repro once, first time I used it on some tight grip screw it bent. I have never used a repro tool since. A DDR tool or WW2 or earlier non-marked tool is $40-$65 and you will be much happier IMO __________________ 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

11-15-2015, 03:16 PM	#11
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,761 Thanks: 4,855 Thanked 3,101 Times in 1,427 Posts	HAHA! That's actually a laugh out loud listing! The photo this guy shows..with 308 of these useless pieces of crap sold, shows what little lip there is on the wrong end! The lip needs to be on the opposite side of the thumb ledge. This tool and any like it are useful for attaching to your fishing line to get a longer cast but not for loading a magazine! 308 sold, 307 returned..one moron kept his as a pocket filler. __________________ 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."

11-15-2015, 01:11 PM	#2
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,271 Thanks: 2,690 Thanked 958 Times in 704 Posts	If you have a functional mag, it has a strong mag spring. If you plan to only load 4-5 rounds in the mag, then you can possibly get by without the tool. If, on the other hand, you plan to load the mag to full capacity, then the tool is very handy. It can help from producing discomfort in one's thumb, and allow full loading. YMMV

11-15-2015, 01:12 PM	#3
tharpo Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West Coast, USA Posts: 537 Thanks: 116 Thanked 376 Times in 154 Posts	Having a good reproduction tool available for use when going to the range sure makes it easier on the thumb.

11-15-2015, 01:19 PM	#4
P08Leder User Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 77 Thanks: 8 Thanked 43 Times in 18 Posts	Good to know. thanks. I can get 7 rounds into the brand new MecGars using thumb only But since the tool helps, I will go ahead and order one.

11-15-2015, 01:59 PM	#6
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 951 Thanks: 776 Thanked 526 Times in 289 Posts	Hmmm - I don't have a problem loading without the tool - in fact, I find it's easier. Now if I were going to be loading 100+ rds, that might be a different story!

11-15-2015, 02:12 PM	#7
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,677 Thanks: 1,440 Thanked 4,348 Times in 2,038 Posts	Once you use one, you will appreciate its benefit. JMHO.

11-15-2015, 02:47 PM	#9
P08Leder User Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 77 Thanks: 8 Thanked 43 Times in 18 Posts	I was looking at this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/German-Luger...cAAOxyUylTUzyO

11-15-2015, 04:25 PM	#12
hayhugh User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Florida/Penna Posts: 884 Thanks: 851 Thanked 507 Times in 270 Posts	If you once use one of these you will never use the "official" tool again: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/871...-22-long-rifle

11-15-2015, 04:29 PM	#13
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,761 Thanks: 4,855 Thanked 3,101 Times in 1,427 Posts	Hugh..I got two things against this thing..it's PLASTIC and it won't fit in my tool pouch! Help your friends..don't encourage them to buy ANYTHING plastic! Especially plastic guns! But I bet it does work... __________________ 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."

11-15-2015, 05:25 PM	#15
Diver6106 User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Mt. Vernon VA Posts: 244 Thanks: 1,420 Thanked 117 Times in 75 Posts	I think the price of originals is way over priced. People think they have a German WWII item and want to get rich off it. The repros work fine and you can even get them stamped with a phony mark - probably true of many 'originals.' If they don't work well, just file or sand them to work better. That button is a b***h to depress all the way with out one.

11-15-2015, 05:38 PM	#16
DTR04 User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 51 Thanks: 90 Thanked 35 Times in 17 Posts	This is more practical loading tool. Though it says 22lr, it is actually made for the standard Luger magazine. It also has a catch to lock the follower down so that you can easily swab the inside of the magazine tube. http://www.midwayusa.com/product/871...-22-long-rifle

11-15-2015, 08:45 PM	#18
hayhugh User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Florida/Penna Posts: 884 Thanks: 851 Thanked 507 Times in 270 Posts	Mine is marked on the side: Mod.P-08, Luger P-08, Mitchell Arms, (Amer. Eagle) And it works just fine on all my Luger magazines.........http://www.midwayusa.com/product/871...-22-long-rifle PS also works fine on my Erma Werke 22. cal Mag's Last edited by hayhugh; 11-15-2015 at 08:51 PM. Reason: More info.

11-15-2015, 08:56 PM	#19
tharpo Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West Coast, USA Posts: 537 Thanks: 116 Thanked 376 Times in 154 Posts	I have one of those HKS loading tools and I highly recommend them. As was stated, it is great for holding the follower down and cleaning out the magazine. Looks like they are out of stock. Tom