Uncocking a Luger

Michigan Gunner · 08-30-2002, 10:21 PM

Someone mentioned on a post that they were able
to uncock the Luger by lifting on the toggle. How
is this done?

Thanks in advance!

Herb · 08-30-2002, 10:30 PM

Pull the toggles back about 1/2 inch, you will feel resistance, pull the trigger, lower the toggles. Done

Pete Ebbink · 08-30-2002, 10:36 PM

And of course, point the muzzle in a safe direction at all times...!

Pete... <img src="graemlins/yltype.gif" border="0" alt="[typing]" />

Jerry Harris · 08-30-2002, 10:45 PM

Mich Gunner,

This is for a Luger that is cocked and COMPLETELY UNLOADED:

1. Pull up and back on the toggle knobs until you feel additional resistance (breech will be open about a quarter inch).

2. Keep a grip on the toggle knobs with one hand and pull the trigger with the other hand.

3. The breech will try to close. Restrain it by slowly lowering the knobs until the toggle is flat. Luger is now uncocked with firing pin fully forward. Will seem like second nature after a little practice.

4. NEVER attempt to decock with a live round in the chamber or under the extractor. Gun could fire!

Michigan Gunner · 08-31-2002, 07:38 PM

Thanks Guys! I will give it a try. The amount of information available here is amazing!

Roadkill · 08-31-2002, 09:06 PM

Who was that who blew a hole in the floor doing that with a round in the chamber? The seller told him that was how to keep a round in the chamber without having it cocked.

RK

G.W. Gill · 08-31-2002, 09:35 PM

Hi Guys!,

That would be me, I became too comfortable with a weapon and asked another who was obviously
very comfortable with his knowledge of his weapons. BANG!, I felt like a child and our floor needed repair. I had practiced at least 50 times.I was fortunate nobody was injured. Well, maybe my pride. NEVER DO THAT WITH A LUGER!!.

Michigan Gunner · 09-16-2002, 09:04 PM

Well, I finally gave it a try, it worked great!

I can see why you would not want to do this with a
round chambered!

Years ago, the first AD I ever saw was with an
American Eagle .30 cal. Luger. A friend had got
it on a trade and showed it to me. I pulled the
Mag which contained five rounds. I gave it back
to him as I was no Luger expert. He pulled back
on the toggles which slipped from his hand. Since
he had his finger on the trigger (Never a good
idea when checking a firearm!) the luger did what
it was designed to do! At least it was pointed
in a safe direction!

That sure got my attention!

Mark A · 09-17-2002, 12:01 AM

I can't figger out why you'd want
a round in the chamber & gun uncocked.
You can't **** it without ejecting
the cartridge.

John Sabato · 09-17-2002, 09:54 AM

Not true Mark... just try it on an UNLOADED Luger... pulling the toggle knobs back about a half inch will engage the firing pin with the sear, release the toggles and the piece is cocked...

But NEVER decock a Luger with a round in the chamber...

Dwight Gruber · 09-17-2002, 10:01 AM

[quote]Originally posted by John Sabato:
<strong>But NEVER decock a Luger with a round in the chamber...</strong><hr></blockquote>

Amen to that. Actually, I never, and I recommend this for anyone who is going to make this a practice, I never decock a Luger without opening the breech far enough to visually make sure that the chamber is empty.

--Dwight

Pete Ebbink · 09-17-2002, 12:29 PM

Hey Folks,

Brownell's sells some really nice, accurately sized "practice" rounds in both 9 mm and .30 cal.; very cheap...

Buy enough so you can load a luger magazine fully and then you can cycle through a whole magazine tube without the danger of live rounds.

In the Brownell catalog # 54, they are listed on page 27. 10 rounds for .30 luger go for $ 9.96/ten and 10 rounds for 9 mm luger go for $ 8.36/ten.

I have started taking these along with me when I find a luger I am considering buying; to make sure it will cycle rounds properly...and the guns is in otherwise good working order.

Of course, you need to take the "dummie" rounds box with you to show the seller these really are safe rounds to check the action with...

Flying with these on the airlines in your checked bags may still present a problem...I call ahead and ask the airlines about them...

Regards,

Pete... <img src="graemlins/yltype.gif" border="0" alt="[typing]" />

08-30-2002, 10:21 PM	#1
Michigan Gunner User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Michigan, on the border Posts: 75 Thanks: 2 Thanked 15 Times in 9 Posts	Uncocking a Luger Someone mentioned on a post that they were able to uncock the Luger by lifting on the toggle. How is this done? Thanks in advance!

08-30-2002, 10:30 PM	#2
Herb User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Utah, in the land of the Sleeping Rainbow Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Pull the toggles back about 1/2 inch, you will feel resistance, pull the trigger, lower the toggles. Done __________________ Utah, where gun control means a steady trigger pull

09-17-2002, 12:01 AM	#9
Mark A User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Wheat Ridge, CO Posts: 105 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I can't figger out why you'd want a round in the chamber & gun uncocked. You can't **** it without ejecting the cartridge. __________________ Mark

09-17-2002, 09:54 AM	#10
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	Not true Mark... just try it on an UNLOADED Luger... pulling the toggle knobs back about a half inch will engage the firing pin with the sear, release the toggles and the piece is cocked... *But NEVER decock a Luger with a round in the chamber...* __________________ 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..."*

08-30-2002, 10:36 PM	#3
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	And of course, point the muzzle in a safe direction at all times...! Pete... <img src="graemlins/yltype.gif" border="0" alt="[typing]" />

08-30-2002, 10:45 PM	#4
Jerry Harris User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 64 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Mich Gunner, This is for a Luger that is cocked and COMPLETELY UNLOADED: 1. Pull up and back on the toggle knobs until you feel additional resistance (breech will be open about a quarter inch). 2. Keep a grip on the toggle knobs with one hand and pull the trigger with the other hand. 3. The breech will try to close. Restrain it by slowly lowering the knobs until the toggle is flat. Luger is now uncocked with firing pin fully forward. Will seem like second nature after a little practice. 4. NEVER attempt to decock with a live round in the chamber or under the extractor. Gun could fire!

08-31-2002, 07:38 PM	#5
Michigan Gunner User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Michigan, on the border Posts: 75 Thanks: 2 Thanked 15 Times in 9 Posts	Thanks Guys! I will give it a try. The amount of information available here is amazing!

08-31-2002, 09:06 PM	#6
Roadkill User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,634 Thanks: 1 Thanked 28 Times in 17 Posts	Who was that who blew a hole in the floor doing that with a round in the chamber? The seller told him that was how to keep a round in the chamber without having it cocked. RK

08-31-2002, 09:35 PM	#7
G.W. Gill User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeastern USA Posts: 369 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Guys!, That would be me, I became too comfortable with a weapon and asked another who was obviously very comfortable with his knowledge of his weapons. BANG!, I felt like a child and our floor needed repair. I had practiced at least 50 times.I was fortunate nobody was injured. Well, maybe my pride. NEVER DO THAT WITH A LUGER!!.

09-16-2002, 09:04 PM	#8
Michigan Gunner User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Michigan, on the border Posts: 75 Thanks: 2 Thanked 15 Times in 9 Posts	Well, I finally gave it a try, it worked great! I can see why you would not want to do this with a round chambered! Years ago, the first AD I ever saw was with an American Eagle .30 cal. Luger. A friend had got it on a trade and showed it to me. I pulled the Mag which contained five rounds. I gave it back to him as I was no Luger expert. He pulled back on the toggles which slipped from his hand. Since he had his finger on the trigger (Never a good idea when checking a firearm!) the luger did what it was designed to do! At least it was pointed in a safe direction! That sure got my attention!

09-17-2002, 10:01 AM	#11
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,908 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,330 Times in 435 Posts	[quote]Originally posted by John Sabato: <strong>*But NEVER decock a Luger with a round in the chamber...*</strong><hr></blockquote> Amen to that. Actually, I never, and I recommend this for anyone who is going to make this a practice, I never decock a Luger without opening the breech far enough to visually make sure that the chamber is empty. --Dwight

09-17-2002, 12:29 PM	#12
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Hey Folks, Brownell's sells some really nice, accurately sized "practice" rounds in both 9 mm and .30 cal.; very cheap... Buy enough so you can load a luger magazine fully and then you can cycle through a whole magazine tube without the danger of live rounds. In the Brownell catalog # 54, they are listed on page 27. 10 rounds for .30 luger go for $ 9.96/ten and 10 rounds for 9 mm luger go for $ 8.36/ten. I have started taking these along with me when I find a luger I am considering buying; to make sure it will cycle rounds properly...and the guns is in otherwise good working order. Of course, you need to take the "dummie" rounds box with you to show the seller these really are safe rounds to check the action with... Flying with these on the airlines in your checked bags may still present a problem...I call ahead and ask the airlines about them... Regards, Pete... <img src="graemlins/yltype.gif" border="0" alt="[typing]" />