Wear and tear

k38 · 09-18-2017, 07:41 PM

Hello,

I'm new to Lugers, but by no means new to handguns, having owned, shot, and competed with them for over half a century. I recently bought a very nice 1920 alphabet commercial that looks good and works perfectly (heavy trigger, but I'm not going to fool with it). I bought this gun to shoot, not thousands and thousands of rounds, but to shoot when the urge strikes me. I've had early 20th century handguns before (mostly pre-WWII revolvers, a few Colt autos) but wonder just how sturdy Lugers of this vintage are. What's apt to break? I field strip now and then and keep lubricated, but have no plans to detail strip.

Anyway, what are the mechanical vulnerabilities of the pistol? Can I reasonably expect it to hold up to being shot now and then?

Thanks for any advice.

09-18-2017, 07:41 PM	#1
k38 User Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 36 Thanks: 16 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Wear and tear Hello, I'm new to Lugers, but by no means new to handguns, having owned, shot, and competed with them for over half a century. I recently bought a very nice 1920 alphabet commercial that looks good and works perfectly (heavy trigger, but I'm not going to fool with it). I bought this gun to shoot, not thousands and thousands of rounds, but to shoot when the urge strikes me. I've had early 20th century handguns before (mostly pre-WWII revolvers, a few Colt autos) but wonder just how sturdy Lugers of this vintage are. What's apt to break? I field strip now and then and keep lubricated, but have no plans to detail strip. Anyway, what are the mechanical vulnerabilities of the pistol? Can I reasonably expect it to hold up to being shot now and then? Thanks for any advice.