Luger P08 Tool
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Description
P08 Magazine Loading Tool
The Luger P08 magazine spring is stiff, and loading the last few rounds by thumb alone is slow and hard on the hands. This United Defense tool follows the pattern of the loading tool issued with the P08 pistol. It gives you leverage on the magazine follower so each cartridge drops in without a fight. It suits owners who shoot their Lugers, and collectors who want the correct accessory alongside the pistol and its holster.
Features
- Magazine Follower Loader — The round opening fits over the follower button on the side of a P08 magazine, so you can pull the follower down and take spring pressure off while you load.
- Serrated Thumb Pad — A curved tab with cut grooves gives your thumb a firm, non-slip surface to press against while you lever the follower.
- Flat Screwdriver Blade — The long tapered end is ground flat to work as a screwdriver, the job it traditionally did on the pistol's grip screws.
- Side Locating Lugs — Two short lugs either side of the opening help seat the tool squarely on the magazine body.
- One-Piece Metal Construction — The tool is a single solid part with no hinges, springs or moving pieces to wear out or lose.
- Matte Black Finish — A dark, low-sheen finish matches the look of period P08 accessories.
- Pocket Size — It is small enough to carry in a range bag, a pocket or the tool slot of a P08 holster.
Design And Fit
The shape copies the original German loading tool: a thumb pad at one end, the follower opening in the middle and a screwdriver blade at the other. United Defense makes it as a commercial reproduction, not original military issue. It is intended for P08-pattern magazines with a side follower button, and it works just as well as a period-correct piece in a collection as it does on the bench.
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Saves your thumbs at the rangeGot this for my dads 1942 Luger and its honestly a lifesaver for loading mags. The follower button on those Luger mags is TINY and the edges are sharp so loading by hand destroys your thumb after a few rounds. This hooks right over the button and you push down with your thumb on the other end, makes it way easier. Used it to field strip the gun too and it worked fine for popping the takedown lever though honestly I had to fiddle with it a bit to get it seated right. The finish on it is a little rough compared to an original I saw at a gun show but for the price you cant really complain. Fits in the holster compartment under the flap which is a nice touch.
Makes loading stiff Luger mags way easier on your thumbs
Doubles as a takedown tool and fits in the original holster slotTakes some wiggling to get it seated right on the takedown lever
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Cheap enough, does the jobBought this to replace the bent one I'd been fighting with for years and it finally cracked on me last month. Spent a Saturday out in the garage messing with an old P08 and this thing made takedown way less of a headache and the magazine loading part actually saved my thumbs so I'm not complaining.
Cheap,Saves your thumb
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Well made and sturdyalways just used a punch and screwdriver on my Lugers. Buddy told me about this and I figured why not. Makes the whole process alot smoother, especially getting that side plate off without scratching anything.
No risk of scratching your pistol
None so far
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Perfect tool for my P08This is exactly what I needed for my Luger. Makes disassembly so much easier and the mag loading feature saves my thumbs big time. Fits perfectly and feels solid in the hand. Shipped really fast too, had it in like 3 days.
Makes takedown quick and easy,Magazine loader saves your thumbs
Wish it came with a small pouch or case
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Great reproduction tool for the priceIf you own a Luger you really should have one of these. Loading those mags by hand is a pain and this makes it a breeze. Nice reproduction that looks period correct sitting next to my 1917 DWM.
Looks authentic,Really helps with mag loading