dry firing???

54gullwing · 09-19-2007, 12:56 AM

I have read on the board that a luger should not be dry fired. But what is the best way to take it off ****??? Sorry if this is a repost.

policeluger · 09-19-2007, 01:01 AM

With the chamber empty, hold the trigger depressed and lower the toggle...

shadow · 09-19-2007, 09:37 PM

Here is a video that shows how to lower the striker.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbCpj6h-8d4

Chris

54gullwing · 09-19-2007, 11:20 PM

Thanks so much Chris, that is what i was looking for 100%. Thanks for helping out a newbie.

Mauser720 · 09-20-2007, 01:48 AM

You might also consider using action proving dummy rounds. These will have a primer that is spring loaded, so that when the firing pin hits them, the power of the spring behind the primer will absorb the force of the firing pin strike. And you can load them in the clip and safely test the pistol for feeding and ejection this way too. (But this is no substitute for checking the headspace!)

Mauser720 - Ron

daskraut · 10-25-2007, 11:51 PM

snap caps or used brass.

Mauser720 · 10-26-2007, 11:16 AM

daskraut -

This is only my opinion: however, I would invest in a set of spring loaded snap caps.

Since used brass already has an indentation in the primer, it is not likely to cushion the impact of the firing pin the way a snap cap would. In fact, it might not cushion the blow of the firing pin at all.

As an alternative, someone on this forum has pointed out that you can punch out the primer in a spent cartridge, and then fill the primer pocket with a pencil erasure cut to size. I'm not sure of the effectiveness of this; however, at least one person has written that it works.

Of course you would have to do this with a spent cartridge that uses Boxer primers, rather than Berdan primers too.

My personal opinion is that for the amount of time and effort involved, it would be better to simply invest in the correct spring loaded snap caps.

Mauser720 - Ron

thegundude · 10-26-2007, 12:32 PM

I do it the way ShadowDog does it on the video. It's easiest and you dont have to store it with a smap cap in place.

Nice job on all of your Luger videos, ShadowDog. Thanks for posting those!

09-19-2007, 12:56 AM	#1
54gullwing User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	dry firing??? I have read on the board that a luger should not be dry fired. But what is the best way to take it off ****??? Sorry if this is a repost.

09-19-2007, 09:37 PM	#3
shadow User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down The Shore Posts: 245 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Here is a video that shows how to lower the striker. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbCpj6h-8d4 Chris __________________ The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference - they deserve a place of honor with all that's good. George Washington

09-20-2007, 01:48 AM	#5
Mauser720 User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 535 Thanks: 18 Thanked 49 Times in 33 Posts	You might also consider using action proving dummy rounds. These will have a primer that is spring loaded, so that when the firing pin hits them, the power of the spring behind the primer will absorb the force of the firing pin strike. And you can load them in the clip and safely test the pistol for feeding and ejection this way too. (But this is no substitute for checking the headspace!) Mauser720 - Ron __________________ Mauser720 - Ron "Those who do not know history are doomed to repeat it."

10-25-2007, 11:51 PM	#6
daskraut User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hooterville, cal. Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	snap caps or used brass. __________________ Who, me?

10-26-2007, 11:16 AM	#7
Mauser720 User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 535 Thanks: 18 Thanked 49 Times in 33 Posts	daskraut - This is only my opinion: however, I would invest in a set of spring loaded snap caps. Since used brass already has an indentation in the primer, it is not likely to cushion the impact of the firing pin the way a snap cap would. In fact, it might not cushion the blow of the firing pin at all. As an alternative, someone on this forum has pointed out that you can punch out the primer in a spent cartridge, and then fill the primer pocket with a pencil erasure cut to size. I'm not sure of the effectiveness of this; however, at least one person has written that it works. Of course you would have to do this with a spent cartridge that uses Boxer primers, rather than Berdan primers too. My personal opinion is that for the amount of time and effort involved, it would be better to simply invest in the correct spring loaded snap caps. Mauser720 - Ron __________________ Mauser720 - Ron "Those who do not know history are doomed to repeat it."

09-19-2007, 01:01 AM	#2
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	With the chamber empty, hold the trigger depressed and lower the toggle...

09-19-2007, 11:20 PM	#4
54gullwing User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks so much Chris, that is what i was looking for 100%. Thanks for helping out a newbie.

10-26-2007, 12:32 PM	#8
thegundude User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Western NC Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 3 Thanked 16 Times in 3 Posts	I do it the way ShadowDog does it on the video. It's easiest and you dont have to store it with a smap cap in place. Nice job on all of your Luger videos, ShadowDog. Thanks for posting those! __________________ Keep your knees in the breeze and your iron in the air. ~Steve