There is a very good site for naval weapons here:
http://navweaps.com
Under German torpedos of WWII is this info:
http://navweaps.com/Weapons/WTGER_Notes.htm
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The failure of the German Magnetic Pistol and backup striker gear is well known. The Magnetic Pistol was withdrawn in 1940 and did not reappear until 1943.
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So we should not use mags til 43?? Well we could but they won't be reliable?