Interarms Mauser Swiss Style..??

hansfischer007 · 03-07-2011, 11:22 AM

Hey Guys.....Im "thinking"...(dangerous process)...of picking up an Interarms 6" Barrel Mauser Luger.........and I have seen them advertised variously as "Swiss Style Grip"...and then the German Style Grip......what is the difference and has anyone that has purchased one............can you tell any big difference in the two styles..???......looks like the Swiss Style grip is almost straight down....and the German style comes out at the bottom...which to me appears to be a more comfortable hand hold...??.....anyway....I would love to hear some opinions on the two different styles of Interarms Mausers...........Thanks.....Hans Fischer

DavidJayUden · 03-07-2011, 11:53 AM

Hans:
You are correct in that the Swiss pattern is straight down the front grip strap, while the P08 style has that flair on the bottom. Not sure why they changed it, probably fewer machine steps in manufacturing. As for shootability, not much difference, maybe the flair adds to the hand hold, maybe not. I think the difference is asthetics, the flaired bottom just looks nicer to my eyes. Also I'm just guessing here but I suspect that the Swiss pattern Interarms Parabellum will bring a few dollars less than the P08 pattern. The bigger concern on those guns is barrel length and caliber.
Everyone should have one to shoot, for a while at least.
dju

FNorm · 03-07-2011, 12:24 PM

I own a P08 style Mauser Parabellum, and a 6/29 Swiss. Both shoot well, and I feel no real difference at the firing line.

FN

DavidJayUden · 03-07-2011, 12:32 PM

One of my favorite shooters was a 6" P08 style Interarms gun in 9mm. The only thing that bugged me was the square'ish feel of the grips, and I regret not sending them to Hugh Clark for correct re-shaping.
But something newer and shinier came alone so it went away.
dju

FNorm · 03-07-2011, 12:38 PM

Hugh worked on mine and gave me the DWM style oval...

FN

mauro · 03-07-2011, 01:59 PM

Hans,
If you want to have more information about the Mauser Parabellum production you can refer to our book that describes, based upon the Mauser archive, this last production.
Check: www.theparabellumisback.com for additional info.

Cheers,
Mauro

03-07-2011, 11:22 AM	#1
hansfischer007 User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sunny Tennessee Posts: 233 Thanks: 509 Thanked 96 Times in 48 Posts	Interarms Mauser Swiss Style..?? Hey Guys.....Im "thinking"...(dangerous process)...of picking up an Interarms 6" Barrel Mauser Luger.........and I have seen them advertised variously as "Swiss Style Grip"...and then the German Style Grip......what is the difference and has anyone that has purchased one............can you tell any big difference in the two styles..???......looks like the Swiss Style grip is almost straight down....and the German style comes out at the bottom...which to me appears to be a more comfortable hand hold...??.....anyway....I would love to hear some opinions on the two different styles of Interarms Mausers...........Thanks.....Hans Fischer

03-07-2011, 01:59 PM	#6
mauro FIREARM HISTORIAN AND AUT Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,535 Thanks: 106 Thanked 349 Times in 129 Posts	Hans, If you want to have more information about the Mauser Parabellum production you can refer to our book that describes, based upon the Mauser archive, this last production. Check: www.theparabellumisback.com for additional info. Cheers, Mauro __________________ Mauro Baudino - www.lugerlp08.com www.paul-mauser-archive.com Mauser Company and Firearm Historian - Mauser Parabellum Certification Service.

03-07-2011, 11:53 AM	#2
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Hans: You are correct in that the Swiss pattern is straight down the front grip strap, while the P08 style has that flair on the bottom. Not sure why they changed it, probably fewer machine steps in manufacturing. As for shootability, not much difference, maybe the flair adds to the hand hold, maybe not. I think the difference is asthetics, the flaired bottom just looks nicer to my eyes. Also I'm just guessing here but I suspect that the Swiss pattern Interarms Parabellum will bring a few dollars less than the P08 pattern. The bigger concern on those guns is barrel length and caliber. Everyone should have one to shoot, for a while at least. dju

03-07-2011, 12:24 PM	#3
FNorm Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 978 Thanks: 68 Thanked 127 Times in 108 Posts	I own a P08 style Mauser Parabellum, and a 6/29 Swiss. Both shoot well, and I feel no real difference at the firing line. FN

03-07-2011, 12:32 PM	#4
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	One of my favorite shooters was a 6" P08 style Interarms gun in 9mm. The only thing that bugged me was the square'ish feel of the grips, and I regret not sending them to Hugh Clark for correct re-shaping. But something newer and shinier came alone so it went away. dju

03-07-2011, 12:38 PM	#5
FNorm Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 978 Thanks: 68 Thanked 127 Times in 108 Posts	Hugh worked on mine and gave me the DWM style oval... FN