GT the Magician

milesc2 · 07-31-2018, 10:53 AM

I wanted to show you all some more awesome work that GT did for me.

The first thing is a 7 shot FXO style baby luger mag. As far as I know almost all the “regular” baby luger mags only really hold 6 rounds. GT was able to use a new Mec-Gar and the FXO base to get an extra round in the tube. Another nice thing about his method is that you don’t need to weld up the mag tube slot because you don’t have to cut it in the first place. He really put a lot of thought into this design and after bench testing it appears to work well.

The second item is an original DWM mag that came to me with a parts Luger. The bottom was basically torn off and it was bent in almost every way possible, the follower was almost stuck in place as well. The before picture doesn't do it justice. I sure didn’t think it was salvageable but sent it to him anyway. He was able to straighten the tube back to spec and installed a GT spring and a nice wood base, it is now smooth as butter. The best part was he repaired this mag for free!

Also, this weekend I was able to get my GT revised drum to the range and it worked flawlessly. I put a video of it in action on the Luger Facebook page. I have not been able to get the smile off my face since.

Thanks again GT, you’re the best!

rhuff · 07-31-2018, 02:37 PM

Folks that have had personal experiences with GT have nothing but praise for his skills and talent.......plus, he is a pretty good "Joe" to boot!!

HerrKaiser · 07-31-2018, 03:29 PM

I had found an old Dutch commercial Luger magazine awhile back. The base was barely holding on and it had all kinds of problems after 6 rounds inserted. The feed lips were also...all messed up to say the least.. GT was able to install an aluminum base on it and fix the feed lips, now it works flawlessly (ironically in the shooter Luger which I also purchased from him and it’s an absolute dandy in its own right). G.T. is awesome, I just hope he realizes how much many of us appreciate him and his work. Enjoy your new mags!

4 Scale · 07-31-2018, 09:02 PM

I can confirm that G.T. has magical powers.

This is a true story. After a string of emails on a magazine issue, I mailed him a magazine for repair on Friday afternoon, USPS First Class small package. On Monday afternoon I received the perfectly repaired magazine back from the USPS. I am in Colorado, he is in Arizona. Such speed is IMO only possible by magic.

Curss · 08-01-2018, 12:36 AM

His magical talents are greatly appreciated!

Major Tom · 08-01-2018, 08:17 AM

GT is a wonderful person!

G.T. · 08-03-2018, 10:59 PM

Hi to all, It is very heart warming to see all of the support I receive from this forum! I always try to keep thing relative, as in, a mag that isn't very good, and needs a lot of work, doesn't necessarily mean I'm going to charge a lot?... Most times, on mags like that I charge little or nothing, and as a result, make a fellow Luger enthusiast happy and feel like he got a little break in this shared hobby of ours... What price can you put on a smile and good feelings?...

… As I've said before, this is the herd I'm part of, and as long as I can, I'll take care of those that want my help!

Thanks again, and best to all, til....lat'r......GT....

Rick W. · 08-04-2018, 05:44 PM

Has the fire still.........

07-31-2018, 10:53 AM	#1
milesc2 User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Kansas City Posts: 214 Thanks: 324 Thanked 249 Times in 66 Posts	GT the Magician I wanted to show you all some more awesome work that GT did for me. The first thing is a 7 shot FXO style baby luger mag. As far as I know almost all the “regular” baby luger mags only really hold 6 rounds. GT was able to use a new Mec-Gar and the FXO base to get an extra round in the tube. Another nice thing about his method is that you don’t need to weld up the mag tube slot because you don’t have to cut it in the first place. He really put a lot of thought into this design and after bench testing it appears to work well. The second item is an original DWM mag that came to me with a parts Luger. The bottom was basically torn off and it was bent in almost every way possible, the follower was almost stuck in place as well. The before picture doesn't do it justice. I sure didn’t think it was salvageable but sent it to him anyway. He was able to straighten the tube back to spec and installed a GT spring and a nice wood base, it is now smooth as butter. The best part was he repaired this mag for free! Also, this weekend I was able to get my GT revised drum to the range and it worked flawlessly. I put a video of it in action on the Luger Facebook page. I have not been able to get the smile off my face since. Thanks again GT, you’re the best! Attached Thumbnails

07-31-2018, 02:37 PM	#2
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,272 Thanks: 2,692 Thanked 959 Times in 705 Posts	Folks that have had personal experiences with GT have nothing but praise for his skills and talent.......plus, he is a pretty good "Joe" to boot!! __________________ Need DWM breechblock #21

07-31-2018, 03:29 PM	#3
HerrKaiser User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: South Carolina Posts: 804 Thanks: 752 Thanked 799 Times in 378 Posts	I had found an old Dutch commercial Luger magazine awhile back. The base was barely holding on and it had all kinds of problems after 6 rounds inserted. The feed lips were also...all messed up to say the least.. GT was able to install an aluminum base on it and fix the feed lips, now it works flawlessly (ironically in the shooter Luger which I also purchased from him and it’s an absolute dandy in its own right). G.T. is awesome, I just hope he realizes how much many of us appreciate him and his work. Enjoy your new mags! __________________ -QM Looking for Mauser S/42 toggle train #22

08-01-2018, 12:36 AM	#5
Curss User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 303 Thanks: 304 Thanked 98 Times in 75 Posts	His magical talents are greatly appreciated! __________________ -Chris

08-01-2018, 08:17 AM	#6
Major Tom User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: S.E. Iowa Posts: 481 Thanks: 531 Thanked 226 Times in 123 Posts	GT is a wonderful person! __________________ I Build Custom Pistol Boxes

07-31-2018, 09:02 PM	#4
4 Scale User Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 544 Thanks: 194 Thanked 489 Times in 251 Posts	I can confirm that G.T. has magical powers. This is a true story. After a string of emails on a magazine issue, I mailed him a magazine for repair on Friday afternoon, USPS First Class small package. On Monday afternoon I received the perfectly repaired magazine back from the USPS. I am in Colorado, he is in Arizona. Such speed is IMO only possible by magic.

08-03-2018, 10:59 PM	#7
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,486 Thanks: 1,284 Thanked 3,583 Times in 989 Posts	Broken Luger mags and such! Hi to all, It is very heart warming to see all of the support I receive from this forum! I always try to keep thing relative, as in, a mag that isn't very good, and needs a lot of work, doesn't necessarily mean I'm going to charge a lot?... Most times, on mags like that I charge little or nothing, and as a result, make a fellow Luger enthusiast happy and feel like he got a little break in this shared hobby of ours... What price can you put on a smile and good feelings?... … As I've said before, this is the herd I'm part of, and as long as I can, I'll take care of those that want my help! Thanks again, and best to all, til....lat'r......GT....

08-04-2018, 05:44 PM	#8
Rick W. User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 339 Thanks: 81 Thanked 359 Times in 198 Posts	Has the fire still.........