Luger Mechanics-Thanks to Tom Heller

Thor · 04-24-2003, 03:07 PM

Just fitted a sideplate to a Luger that "didnt have one" This gun was missing the sideplate, trigger, take down lever. So it will be a mismatched shooter but BOY....do I ever have respect for Mr Tom Heller and his expertise with these pistols. I try to remember EVERYTHING he tells me or I read from him on postings. It simply amazes me how the trigger lever function is governed by the disconnector spring, the sear spring, the trigger spring and the fit with which all these parts, and other ones like the sideplate, sear bar, etc go together. IT aint for amateurs! Thanks for Toms parts and instructions on how to get this little project up and running! WHEW....that was fun, but the final result was. Thanks TOM!!!!

Lugerdoc · 04-25-2003, 07:35 AM

Ted, Thanks for the above comment. Even after changing a few hundred side plates, sears, FPs, etc. I find that there is still a lot of trial and error with lugers. But eventually, you get faster at it. Tom H.

Jim Keenan · 05-18-2003, 09:18 PM

Hi, Thor,

Now you know why folks like Tom groan when some guy brings in a Luger and says, "Can you give me a one pound trigger pull with no slack and no overtravel?"

Jim

04-24-2003, 03:07 PM	#1
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Luger Mechanics-Thanks to Tom Heller Just fitted a sideplate to a Luger that "didnt have one" This gun was missing the sideplate, trigger, take down lever. So it will be a mismatched shooter but BOY....do I ever have respect for Mr Tom Heller and his expertise with these pistols. I try to remember EVERYTHING he tells me or I read from him on postings. It simply amazes me how the trigger lever function is governed by the disconnector spring, the sear spring, the trigger spring and the fit with which all these parts, and other ones like the sideplate, sear bar, etc go together. IT aint for amateurs! Thanks for Toms parts and instructions on how to get this little project up and running! WHEW....that was fun, but the final result was. Thanks TOM!!!! __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

04-25-2003, 07:35 AM	#2
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	Ted, Thanks for the above comment. Even after changing a few hundred side plates, sears, FPs, etc. I find that there is still a lot of trial and error with lugers. But eventually, you get faster at it. Tom H. __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

05-18-2003, 09:18 PM	#3
Jim Keenan User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 184 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Hi, Thor, Now you know why folks like Tom groan when some guy brings in a Luger and says, "Can you give me a one pound trigger pull with no slack and no overtravel?" Jim