Mag Problem?: How to load it right..

BILL G · 10-01-2001, 12:08 AM

I took my "new" Luger out to the range today and two things happened:

1.when I pulled the pistol out of the gun bag...about 4 guys around me at the range..all went "woooooo".....and the Luger was passed around for all to see.....it was a hit for the day....

2.the only problem I had, was with the 8 round magazine...holding down the knob with my thumb to load the rounds was pure hell on my thumbs...any tools or ideas out there to help me load the mags in the future..

and by the way...the Luger did a very good job..nice to fire and hold in my hand...

Bill G

Dallas, TX

Thor · 10-01-2001, 12:41 AM

Standard operation is to use a take down/loading tool that was issued with the Luger just for this operation of loading the magazines. See Tom Heller in the Links and Resources seciton, he has them! ~Thor~

10-01-2001, 09:51 AM

Most of the links will lead you to vendors who carry the loading/take down tool. Expect to spend about $12 to $15. As you now know, they are must have items.

Luke · 10-01-2001, 11:33 AM

Beware of the Sarco repro model marked "E63." The thin section in the hole which should catch behind the magazine button to prevent the Loading Tool's slipping off is much too thick to work properly. I have one and it will not work on any of my magazines, neither repro mags nor original mags.

10-01-2001, 02:41 PM

A thick credit card with a 5/16 inch hole works fine in a pinch.Try it until you can get the proper tool.

ViggoG

10-01-2001, 02:46 PM

Steve · 10-01-2001, 08:10 PM

I hve two of the unmarked tools from Sarco and they both work fine. It sounds like you take your chances with them.

Luke · 10-01-2001, 09:11 PM

Steve,

I also have one of the unmarked ones from Sarco, and they are entirely different - probably a different manufacturer.

Luke

10-02-2001, 02:32 PM

I know that I don't have super tough fingers, but I haven't had that many problems loading a magazine and I usually shoot a box or so of ammo.

I don't just hold down the magazine button the entire time, but as I load each round, pushing the round from the top, I also push the magazine button down. So, it is a combination of pushing a round down, while pushing the loading button down.

This is from loading many hundreds of rounds of M-16, 9 MM and .45 ACP at the range in the Army. You thumb gets sore, but nothing like if you hold the button down completly with your thumb.

Just another way to do it.

I wouldn't mind getting a magazine loader device, but I have never used one, just the M-16 stripper clips and they work fairly well,

10-02-2001, 03:45 PM

Mustang66,

Are you perhaps related to the "Phillips" Bunch. (Jus Jokin)

I too have never had to use a loading device and I do hold most of the force with my left thumb.

But again I and others have the .30 Lugers in which the bottle neck of the loaded cartridge falls right at the end of the Magazines cartridge retaining lips.

That makes it a bit harder to force the cartridge into the magazine. And even though I have rather tough hands from working at the trades, There are the ladies and those who are not aquainted with that "Mexican Chap" (Manual Labor)!

I feel that many of those who have softer hands would find loading these 30 cal. magazines to be unbearable without some sort of device to assist in the operation.

The suggestion to use a card type of thing was for those among us who needed such assistance.

ViggoG

BILL G · 10-02-2001, 05:10 PM

The main problem is that the mag look too new...and has not been fired all that much..I am sure over time that this will change.....

Bill G

Dallas

10-01-2001, 12:08 AM	#1
BILL G User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Havertown, PA Posts: 29 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Mag Problem?: How to load it right.. I took my "new" Luger out to the range today and two things happened: 1.when I pulled the pistol out of the gun bag...about 4 guys around me at the range..all went "woooooo".....and the Luger was passed around for all to see.....it was a hit for the day.... 2.the only problem I had, was with the 8 round magazine...holding down the knob with my thumb to load the rounds was pure hell on my thumbs...any tools or ideas out there to help me load the mags in the future.. and by the way...the Luger did a very good job..nice to fire and hold in my hand... Bill G Dallas, TX

10-01-2001, 12:41 AM	#2
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Re: Mag Problem?: How to load it right.. Standard operation is to use a take down/loading tool that was issued with the Luger just for this operation of loading the magazines. See Tom Heller in the Links and Resources seciton, he has them! ~Thor~

10-01-2001, 09:51 AM	#3
Roger Seymour Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Mag Problem?: How to load it right.. Most of the links will lead you to vendors who carry the loading/take down tool. Expect to spend about $12 to $15. As you now know, they are must have items.

10-01-2001, 11:33 AM	#4
Luke User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NC - USA Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Mag Problem?: How to load it right.. Beware of the Sarco repro model marked "E63." The thin section in the hole which should catch behind the magazine button to prevent the Loading Tool's slipping off is much too thick to work properly. I have one and it will not work on any of my magazines, neither repro mags nor original mags.

10-01-2001, 02:41 PM	#5
Viggo G Dereng Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Mag Problem?: How to load it EASY A thick credit card with a 5/16 inch hole works fine in a pinch.Try it until you can get the proper tool. ViggoG

10-01-2001, 02:46 PM	#6
Viggo G Dereng Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Mag Problem?: Correct Error ! (3/8 " Works Better) (EOM)

10-01-2001, 08:10 PM	#7
Steve User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 200 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sarco I hve two of the unmarked tools from Sarco and they both work fine. It sounds like you take your chances with them.

10-01-2001, 09:11 PM	#8
Luke User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NC - USA Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Sarco Steve, I also have one of the unmarked ones from Sarco, and they are entirely different - probably a different manufacturer. Luke

10-02-2001, 02:32 PM	#9
66mustang Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Mag Problem?: How to load it EASY I know that I don't have super tough fingers, but I haven't had that many problems loading a magazine and I usually shoot a box or so of ammo. I don't just hold down the magazine button the entire time, but as I load each round, pushing the round from the top, I also push the magazine button down. So, it is a combination of pushing a round down, while pushing the loading button down. This is from loading many hundreds of rounds of M-16, 9 MM and .45 ACP at the range in the Army. You thumb gets sore, but nothing like if you hold the button down completly with your thumb. Just another way to do it. I wouldn't mind getting a magazine loader device, but I have never used one, just the M-16 stripper clips and they work fairly well,

10-02-2001, 03:45 PM	#10
Viggo G Dereng Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Mag Problem?: How to load it EASY Mustang66, Are you perhaps related to the "Phillips" Bunch. (Jus Jokin) I too have never had to use a loading device and I do hold most of the force with my left thumb. But again I and others have the .30 Lugers in which the bottle neck of the loaded cartridge falls right at the end of the Magazines cartridge retaining lips. That makes it a bit harder to force the cartridge into the magazine. And even though I have rather tough hands from working at the trades, There are the ladies and those who are not aquainted with that "Mexican Chap" (Manual Labor)! I feel that many of those who have softer hands would find loading these 30 cal. magazines to be unbearable without some sort of device to assist in the operation. The suggestion to use a card type of thing was for those among us who needed such assistance. ViggoG

10-02-2001, 05:10 PM	#11
BILL G User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Havertown, PA Posts: 29 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mag Problem?: How to load it EASY The main problem is that the mag look too new...and has not been fired all that much..I am sure over time that this will change..... Bill G Dallas