Shot my luger the first time tonight.

earlyluger · 07-18-2012, 04:22 AM

Had a night out at he range with the wife. Took my recently acquired early model with me and 100 rounds of Fiocchi 7.65 Para ammo. I was worried about shooting it so I asked the range gunsmith if he thought it would be safe. He had no reservations so I went for it. The first magazine was all over the place as I had to figure out the tiny sights. It turned out that having the light on in the booth helped, I usually shoot with the light out. Once I got on target I had a nice group about an 1" to 1 1/2 " at 7 yards. Did a test at 25 yards at standard IPSC silhouette and managed to keep most of it in the A zone, two flyers out of 10 rounds, one high and left other low and right. Considering the gun is probably over 100 years old it shoots very well. Had a couple of stove pipes, but only on the last round. The bolt does not hold open on this gun, not sure if it even has one installed. All in all I am happy with my purchase. Considering I paid just over $700 for an all original parts early Luger, I think I got a hell of a deal. I will try to post pictures in the new collectors section as soon as I take some.

cdmech · 07-18-2012, 08:47 AM

Congratulations! Looking foward to seeing pictures,
Marc

Douglas Jr. · 07-18-2012, 10:34 AM

Congratulations. Hope to see your pictures soon.
The problem with the hold open is probably result of a weak mag spring.
People here highly recommends the after market Mec-Gar magazines.

Douglas.

Edward Tinker · 07-18-2012, 10:38 AM

I haven't been shooting in a while, it is always fun, especially with friends or family.

rhuff · 07-18-2012, 06:04 PM

Congrats on shooting your new Luger. I really get a kick out of shooting lugers, and once all the springs, mags, etc. are correct, they run like a sewing machine. I look forward to seeing your new "toy".

earlyluger · 07-19-2012, 03:49 AM

Just posted pics in new collector section. Hope you all like.

07-18-2012, 04:22 AM	#1
earlyluger User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 27 Thanks: 11 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Shot my luger the first time tonight. Had a night out at he range with the wife. Took my recently acquired early model with me and 100 rounds of Fiocchi 7.65 Para ammo. I was worried about shooting it so I asked the range gunsmith if he thought it would be safe. He had no reservations so I went for it. The first magazine was all over the place as I had to figure out the tiny sights. It turned out that having the light on in the booth helped, I usually shoot with the light out. Once I got on target I had a nice group about an 1" to 1 1/2 " at 7 yards. Did a test at 25 yards at standard IPSC silhouette and managed to keep most of it in the A zone, two flyers out of 10 rounds, one high and left other low and right. Considering the gun is probably over 100 years old it shoots very well. Had a couple of stove pipes, but only on the last round. The bolt does not hold open on this gun, not sure if it even has one installed. All in all I am happy with my purchase. Considering I paid just over $700 for an all original parts early Luger, I think I got a hell of a deal. I will try to post pictures in the new collectors section as soon as I take some.

07-18-2012, 10:38 AM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,935 Thanks: 2,034 Thanked 4,533 Times in 2,093 Posts	I haven't been shooting in a while, it is always fun, especially with friends or family. __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

07-18-2012, 08:47 AM	#2
cdmech User Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 218 Thanks: 87 Thanked 134 Times in 55 Posts	Congratulations! Looking foward to seeing pictures, Marc

07-18-2012, 10:34 AM	#3
Douglas Jr. User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South America Posts: 948 Thanks: 598 Thanked 584 Times in 254 Posts	Congratulations. Hope to see your pictures soon. The problem with the hold open is probably result of a weak mag spring. People here highly recommends the after market Mec-Gar magazines. Douglas.

07-18-2012, 06:04 PM	#5
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,291 Thanks: 2,709 Thanked 972 Times in 717 Posts	Congrats on shooting your new Luger. I really get a kick out of shooting lugers, and once all the springs, mags, etc. are correct, they run like a sewing machine. I look forward to seeing your new "toy".

07-19-2012, 03:49 AM	#6
earlyluger User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 27 Thanks: 11 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Just posted pics in new collector section. Hope you all like.