Which is Better 9mm or ,30 Luger?

[DonVoigt]

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Originally Posted by lundbaek

I'm not big into gun collecting but I have been thinking about acquiring a Luger, preferably WW1 era Mfg., that will serve me as a companion to my 1942 Mfg. P-38, and also as a home defence weapon should need arise. Would the .30 Cal. be more effective against body armour than the 9mm? (Even home invaders around here are taking to body armour now.)

There are better choices for "home invaders" than a luger; like a shotgun or AR or a magnum handgun. In a handgun I'd prefer a revolver, nothing to fool with to get it going. JMHO.