Action seems tight

Knappolean · 06-08-2010, 09:40 PM

The pull on the toggle seems excessive. Any way to adjust,reduce
or what.
First 08 type luger.

mrerick · 06-08-2010, 10:33 PM

Could be many things here... The Luger is a precision mechanism with very tight tolerances.

If all the parts are matching, I'd first disassemble the gun and check metal to metal contact resistance without the recoil spring engaged. Make sure it's properly lubed.

Could be dirty. Could be mismatched parts; Could be bent parts; Obvious damage?

Marc

Mauser720 · 06-09-2010, 11:34 AM

Marc is right.

After disassembly and cleaning, I would try using some spray silicone to free it up. See if that helps or solves the problem.

mrerick · 06-09-2010, 03:19 PM

I just use a good light viscosity gun oil (like RemOil or Hoppes Oil) on rotating surfaces and medium grease (like Lubriplate) on sliding surfaces.

Lugers should have matching numbers on many parts. They were hand fitted at the factory since the clearances are so tight.

Marc

06-08-2010, 09:40 PM	#1
Knappolean User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NE Florida Posts: 13 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Action seems tight The pull on the toggle seems excessive. Any way to adjust,reduce or what. First 08 type luger.

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Mauser720 User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 535 Thanks: 18 Thanked 49 Times in 33 Posts	Marc is right. After disassembly and cleaning, I would try using some spray silicone to free it up. See if that helps or solves the problem. __________________ Mauser720 - Ron "Those who do not know history are doomed to repeat it."

06-08-2010, 10:33 PM	#2
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,900 Thanks: 1,372 Thanked 3,094 Times in 1,503 Posts	Could be many things here... The Luger is a precision mechanism with very tight tolerances. If all the parts are matching, I'd first disassemble the gun and check metal to metal contact resistance without the recoil spring engaged. Make sure it's properly lubed. Could be dirty. Could be mismatched parts; Could be bent parts; Obvious damage? Marc

06-09-2010, 03:19 PM	#4
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,900 Thanks: 1,372 Thanked 3,094 Times in 1,503 Posts	I just use a good light viscosity gun oil (like RemOil or Hoppes Oil) on rotating surfaces and medium grease (like Lubriplate) on sliding surfaces. Lugers should have matching numbers on many parts. They were hand fitted at the factory since the clearances are so tight. Marc