Ammo

Jack37 · 07-01-2021, 07:12 PM

Can I use Winchester 9mm in my 1910 po8 luger

Jack37 · 07-01-2021, 07:13 PM

Can I use Winchester 9mm 147 grain in my 1910 po8 luger
jack37

Jack37 · 07-01-2021, 07:26 PM

Bought a white box of Winchester 9mm 147 grain. Can I use this in my 1910 P08 luger

mrerick · 07-01-2021, 09:10 PM

Hi,

IIRC, the ammo used at the time Lugers were current was the 125gn standard velocity bullet.

As long as it's standard velocity, and not "NATO" or +P power it will probably work.

But.. the Luger is pretty finely balanced, and you may find cycling problems surface with the heavier bullet.

I personally don't fire collectible Lugers because of the risk of damaging numbered parts.

tomaustin · 07-01-2021, 09:25 PM

are you asking about "Winchester 9mm Luger" FMJ, 115 gr, handgun ammo....?

Edward Tinker · 07-01-2021, 10:44 PM

yes you can, but that is fairly heavy? So, I wouldn't use it.

For sure, don't use the recalled ammo

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combined the two threads

Major Tom · 07-02-2021, 08:24 AM

Be safe, don't shoot it any luger!

Sieger · 07-02-2021, 05:20 PM

Hi,

The recoil spring, of a Luger, is not balanced for any 147 gr. load; therefore, do not try and force it to work, as it will not.

Sieger

Jack37 · 07-02-2021, 06:42 PM

jack37 thank you all . I will not use It

cirelaw · 07-02-2021, 08:39 PM

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Vlim · 07-03-2021, 09:38 AM

I shot some 145gr S&B in the past. Truncated cone bullets. Repeated well in a refurbished 1937 P08. Shot a bit low, but that was about it.

Winchester White Box 115gr is perfect.

Mac Cat · 10-17-2021, 11:21 PM

Academy Sports was selling 200 rounds of Winchester white box for $70, but they have run out.
I've been holding off since the recall - hope all the bad batches have been pulled from stocks.

It's a southwestern sports and camping big box store, but they have a good web site, too.

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mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,909 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,110 Times in 1,510 Posts	Hi, IIRC, the ammo used at the time Lugers were current was the 125gn standard velocity bullet. As long as it's standard velocity, and not "NATO" or +P power it will probably work. But.. the Luger is pretty finely balanced, and you may find cycling problems surface with the heavier bullet. I personally don't fire collectible Lugers because of the risk of damaging numbered parts. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

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Jack37 New User Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Bought a white box of Winchester 9mm 147 grain. Can I use this in my 1910 P08 luger

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tomaustin Lifer X5 Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: texas Posts: 708 Thanks: 87 Thanked 522 Times in 201 Posts	are you asking about "Winchester 9mm Luger" FMJ, 115 gr, handgun ammo....?

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Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,935 Thanks: 2,033 Thanked 4,533 Times in 2,093 Posts	yes you can, but that is fairly heavy? So, I wouldn't use it. For sure, don't use the recalled ammo ------------------- combined the two threads

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Sieger User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: New York, NY Posts: 1,575 Thanks: 2,124 Thanked 400 Times in 249 Posts	Hi, The recoil spring, of a Luger, is not balanced for any 147 gr. load; therefore, do not try and force it to work, as it will not. Sieger

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Jack37 New User Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	jack37 thank you all . I will not use It

07-03-2021, 09:38 AM	#11
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,988 Times in 1,205 Posts	I shot some 145gr S&B in the past. Truncated cone bullets. Repeated well in a refurbished 1937 P08. Shot a bit low, but that was about it. Winchester White Box 115gr is perfect.

10-17-2021, 11:21 PM	#12
Mac Cat Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 731 Thanks: 2,095 Thanked 610 Times in 329 Posts	Academy Sports was selling 200 rounds of Winchester white box for $70, but they have run out. I've been holding off since the recall - hope all the bad batches have been pulled from stocks. It's a southwestern sports and camping big box store, but they have a good web site, too.