not ejecting shells

munky · 08-21-2007, 08:55 PM

Would anyone have any idea why my Luger wouldn't be ejecting its shells?

John Sabato · 08-21-2007, 09:35 PM

Sounds like two possibilities to me.

1. The tip of the ejector may be broken off...

2. Very underpowered ammunition (Fiocchi?)

Are they stovepiping? or just never leaving the chamber?

If you load only a single round in the magazine, does the toggle lock back when the shot is fired?

Sieger · 08-21-2007, 09:40 PM

John:

Also extractor (not ejector) spring may be too weak.

Sieger

Lugerdoc · 08-22-2007, 09:45 AM

Sieger, I persume that you mean the EXTRACTOR spring, as the EJECTOR is spring steel and does not require a separate spring. What model Swiss are we talking about? I do have some unused Swiss marked M29 ejectors in stock, if required. hellerarms@webtv.net

munky · 08-22-2007, 03:51 PM

It is Fiocchi ammunition. Is Fiocchi known for being underpowdered? It is 93 gr. I was wondering if it was week ammunition becuase the toggle doesn't seem to be moving much at all. A few times it started to eject the empty shell but it wouldn't completely eject and the toggle would catch the empty.

Sieger · 08-22-2007, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by munky
It is Fiocchi ammunition. Is Fiocchi known for being underpowdered? It is 93 gr. I was wondering if it was week ammunition becuase the toggle doesn't seem to be moving much at all. A few times it started to eject the empty shell but it wouldn't completely eject and the toggle would catch the empty.

Hi:

I've heard a lot of complaints regarding the power of the Fiocchi ammo.

I've always had excellent luck with the Finnish military ammo sold by Samco of Miami Florida. Please see their website for details.

Sieger

munky · 08-22-2007, 06:30 PM

Thanks a lot. I will look into that.

08-21-2007, 08:55 PM	#1
munky User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	not ejecting shells Would anyone have any idea why my Luger wouldn't be ejecting its shells?

08-21-2007, 09:35 PM	#2
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Sounds like two possibilities to me. 1. The tip of the ejector may be broken off... 2. Very underpowered ammunition (Fiocchi?) Are they stovepiping? or just never leaving the chamber? If you load only a single round in the magazine, does the toggle lock back when the shot is fired? __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

08-22-2007, 09:45 AM	#4
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	Sieger, I persume that you mean the EXTRACTOR spring, as the EJECTOR is spring steel and does not require a separate spring. What model Swiss are we talking about? I do have some unused Swiss marked M29 ejectors in stock, if required. hellerarms@webtv.net __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

08-21-2007, 09:40 PM	#3
Sieger User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: New York, NY Posts: 1,575 Thanks: 2,124 Thanked 400 Times in 249 Posts	John: Also extractor (not ejector) spring may be too weak. Sieger

08-22-2007, 03:51 PM	#5
munky User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It is Fiocchi ammunition. Is Fiocchi known for being underpowdered? It is 93 gr. I was wondering if it was week ammunition becuase the toggle doesn't seem to be moving much at all. A few times it started to eject the empty shell but it wouldn't completely eject and the toggle would catch the empty.

08-22-2007, 06:30 PM	#7
munky User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks a lot. I will look into that.