Trommel Snail Drum Questions

chromeed · 12-08-2010, 01:00 AM

I used my new to me Trommel for the first time today, sprayed some Break Free down the neck and filled it twice with 22 rounds it worked great, I used a dull screwdriver to push the rounds down one at a time but could not get more than 22 in.
I would like to figure out a way to make a loading tool so that I can get 32 rounds into it.
I would like to understand how the loading tool worked. Does anyone have a picture of one?
Does anyone have any ideas on how to build a loading tool?
Thanks
Ed Reimbold

spartacus38 · 12-08-2010, 02:37 AM

If you cannot afford an original loading tool ,buy a reproduction.

Bob

chromeed · 12-08-2010, 12:27 PM

My wife told me not to spend any more money on Luger stuff
Ed Reimbold

Vlim · 12-08-2010, 12:39 PM

Ed, it basically works like the screwdriver. A blade that pushes down on the cartridge rim, assisted by a lever attached to a body that slides over the top of the magazine body, to keep it secured in place.

alanint · 12-08-2010, 01:04 PM

You could also look into the various modern magazine loaders available on the market today.
I think the uplula would fit the bill nicely and cheaply!!

http://maglula.tripod.com/uplula_uplula.htm

sheepherder · 12-08-2010, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chromeed

My wife told me not to spend any more money on Luger stuff
Ed Reimbold

Then don't get a new loading tool...get a new wife...

hgreer2 · 12-10-2010, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanint

You could also look into the various modern magazine loaders available on the market today.
I think the uplula would fit the bill nicely and cheaply!!

http://maglula.tripod.com/uplula_uplula.htm

Has anyone tried these on snail drums ?

Harry

alanint · 12-10-2010, 10:00 PM

No, but a single stack magazine is a single stack magazine. The uplula provides the mechanical avantage to properly load stiff magazines.

Sure beats scratching the dickens out of your trommel with a screwdriver blade!

hgreer2 · 12-10-2010, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanint

No, but a single stack magazine is a single stack magazine. The uplula provides the mechanical avantage to properly load stiff magazines.

Sure beats scratching the dickens out of your trommel with a screwdriver blade!

I agree, but a snail drum spring is stiff as hell.

Harry

chromeed · 12-11-2010, 09:53 AM

I looked at these loaders at the gun shop and it is a double stack loader 9mm-45cal it does not fit the Luger mag. right.
They make a single stack but it is a 22cal.
I am going to try this one ProMag LDR 01 Pistol Magazine Loader
it is steel and maybe I can make a lever to push it down.

12-08-2010, 01:00 AM	#1
chromeed User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: North Georgia Posts: 81 Thanks: 1 Thanked 27 Times in 9 Posts	Trommel Snail Drum Questions I used my new to me Trommel for the first time today, sprayed some Break Free down the neck and filled it twice with 22 rounds it worked great, I used a dull screwdriver to push the rounds down one at a time but could not get more than 22 in. I would like to figure out a way to make a loading tool so that I can get 32 rounds into it. I would like to understand how the loading tool worked. Does anyone have a picture of one? Does anyone have any ideas on how to build a loading tool? Thanks Ed Reimbold __________________ Ed Reimbold I Need: For my 1936 P-08 Mag #5800 will trade Mag Al Stamped Blue #6859 k Straight Eagle 655 & #3502 n+St Eagle 63 For my 1917 Artillary Wood Mag #9220 I have #3392 f +

12-08-2010, 12:27 PM	#3
chromeed User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: North Georgia Posts: 81 Thanks: 1 Thanked 27 Times in 9 Posts	My wife told me not to spend any more money on Luger stuff Ed Reimbold __________________ Ed Reimbold I Need: For my 1936 P-08 Mag #5800 will trade Mag Al Stamped Blue #6859 k Straight Eagle 655 & #3502 n+St Eagle 63 For my 1917 Artillary Wood Mag #9220 I have #3392 f +

12-11-2010, 09:53 AM	#10
chromeed User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: North Georgia Posts: 81 Thanks: 1 Thanked 27 Times in 9 Posts	I looked at these loaders at the gun shop and it is a double stack loader 9mm-45cal it does not fit the Luger mag. right. They make a single stack but it is a 22cal. I am going to try this one ProMag LDR 01 Pistol Magazine Loader it is steel and maybe I can make a lever to push it down. Attached Images __________________ Ed Reimbold I Need: For my 1936 P-08 Mag #5800 will trade Mag Al Stamped Blue #6859 k Straight Eagle 655 & #3502 n+St Eagle 63 For my 1917 Artillary Wood Mag #9220 I have #3392 f +

12-08-2010, 02:37 AM	#2
spartacus38 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Lake Tahoe,CA. Posts: 695 Thanks: 0 Thanked 70 Times in 56 Posts	If you cannot afford an original loading tool ,buy a reproduction. Bob

12-08-2010, 12:39 PM	#4
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,989 Times in 1,205 Posts	Ed, it basically works like the screwdriver. A blade that pushes down on the cartridge rim, assisted by a lever attached to a body that slides over the top of the magazine body, to keep it secured in place.

12-08-2010, 01:04 PM	#5
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	You could also look into the various modern magazine loaders available on the market today. I think the uplula would fit the bill nicely and cheaply!! http://maglula.tripod.com/uplula_uplula.htm

12-10-2010, 10:00 PM	#8
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	No, but a single stack magazine is a single stack magazine. The uplula provides the mechanical avantage to properly load stiff magazines. Sure beats scratching the dickens out of your trommel with a screwdriver blade!