More on the history
As I said earlier my dad got this PO8 at a German arms factory at the end of the war in Europe. He had some interesting stories that some may be interested in.
Just after finding the guns at the factory his company captured a German SS officer. He was disarmed and my dad...
Problem SOlved
The new springs in the original mags did the trick. I shot 115gr, 124 gr and 147 gr ammo and all worked perfectly. I have an additional original mag that I did not replace the spring and that mag jammed every time no matter what bullet I used. I guess the mag springs weakened...
Limp Wrist
I've never really bought into the limp wrist theory, but it might have a whole new meaning for a toggle pistol. If you think about it the toggle throws the mass much higher than almost any other slide pistol.
Anyway I'm leaving right now to test out all the suggestions so far. I'll...
Thanks
You guys have been very helpful. I know you are right about the recoil spring thats why I didn't change it. I ordered a new Macgar mag and should get it tomorrow. I'll try it and see what happens. I have 4 other original mags and they all do the same thing so I really think its the ammo...
I have a 1942 PO8 Luger that my father brought back from the war. It is in very good condition but it has a jamming problem. I have replaced the mag springs with Wolff + springs,but it continues to jam. Have tried Win 115gr, Am Eagle 124gr, A swiss Nato 124gr and a 147 gr ammo. But it continues...
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