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Pistols => Model 1914 Pistol => Topic started by: Ledfowl on August 07, 2013, 11:14:23 PM

Title: 1914 newbie with a couple of starter questions
Post by: Ledfowl on August 07, 2013, 11:14:23 PM: I recently bought a 1914. I've got a couple of questions that maybe someone knows the answer to.
First, I'm wondering about the firing pin channel in the slide. I haven't had a pistol where it's exposed like this. Should this be kept lightly lubed? I know of other pistols with an enclosed firing pin channel that want this area dry, and that's why I ask.
Secondly, I've read warnings about removing the grip, that something behind it might fall out of place. I'm not finding any specific information. Should I be careful?
Thanks in advance for your help. And, oh yes - it shoots.
Title: Re: 1914 newbie with a couple of starter questions
Post by: 1914mauser on August 08, 2013, 06:14:15 PM: Lubing the striker channel is a good idea. Moving parts and all but no more than a light coat of oil on all metal parts is necessary. Removing the grips will not cause any parts to fall free. Regards,
Title: Re: 1914 newbie with a couple of starter questions
Post by: Ledfowl on August 10, 2013, 01:00:38 AM: Thanks for the reply. Much appreciated.

I was also going to ask about magazines. I believe my pistol came with the original mag. I'd like to add a new one. Does anyone have a dependable source, and do both the Model 1914 and 1934 use the same .32 acp mags?
Title: Re: 1914 newbie with a couple of starter questions
Post by: 1914mauser on August 10, 2013, 03:13:37 PM: I prefer original magazines but have heard triple-K is a decent aftermarket magazine. Regards,
Title: Re: 1914 newbie with a couple of starter questions
Post by: Ledfowl on September 08, 2013, 12:45:22 PM: I wanted to add that I did buy a mag from Triple K. I had to file the follower down a couple thousandths of an inch so the slide would clear it without hanging up, but it works fine now. The pistol cycles properly. Thanks again.