Reload Warning...

Pete Ebbink · 12-20-2004, 08:51 PM

Hey John S. or John D.,

We used to have a nice little CYA warning to members that using the reload info. from this Forum is at the member's own risk.

Looks like that fell-out with the Upgrade...

Pete...

pipeman45 · 12-21-2004, 01:32 AM

I would hope everyone knows to check in their load manuals for the proper starting and Max loads. But I guess it never hurts to remind people. Never trust a load posted on line. Or for that matter from an old manual! We have much better data today than even a few years ago. So pick up a few new books,they are a lot cheeper than a new gun!!!

Thor · 12-21-2004, 10:58 AM

And remember when you buy a Luger and want to fire it, get it checked out before you do. Firing a Luger with a weak main spring MIGHT crack the rear toggle and firing a Luger with excessive head space MIGHT cause the case to rupture sending gas back into the breech block and breaking off the small tab of metal in the block that keeps the firing pin retainer in place, lost a breech block and the result might now be an injured shooter and the lost of a matching breechblock. Buy a vented firing pin also to help prevent the damage to the breechblock on Lugers you intend to shoot.
It is much easier to be safe before you fire it, than be hurt ,physically and financially afterwards.

12-20-2004, 08:51 PM	#1
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Reload Warning... Hey John S. or John D., We used to have a nice little CYA warning to members that using the reload info. from this Forum is at the member's own risk. Looks like that fell-out with the Upgrade... Pete...

12-21-2004, 10:58 AM	#3
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Shooting warning And remember when you buy a Luger and want to fire it, get it checked out before you do. Firing a Luger with a weak main spring MIGHT crack the rear toggle and firing a Luger with excessive head space MIGHT cause the case to rupture sending gas back into the breech block and breaking off the small tab of metal in the block that keeps the firing pin retainer in place, lost a breech block and the result might now be an injured shooter and the lost of a matching breechblock. Buy a vented firing pin also to help prevent the damage to the breechblock on Lugers you intend to shoot. It is much easier to be safe before you fire it, than be hurt ,physically and financially afterwards. __________________ 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."

12-21-2004, 01:32 AM	#2
pipeman45 User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kentucky Posts: 539 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I would hope everyone knows to check in their load manuals for the proper starting and Max loads. But I guess it never hurts to remind people. Never trust a load posted on line. Or for that matter from an old manual! We have much better data today than even a few years ago. So pick up a few new books,they are a lot cheeper than a new gun!!!