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Von Roerkel · 01-20-2009, 05:44 PM

Hi, folks:

New to the forum and happy to be here. Quick question: how many use Lugers (either full size or baby) for CCW, and what sort of rig do you use to carry? Thanks!

jonnyc · 01-20-2009, 05:50 PM

I honestly can't imagine that anyone would, there are so many better choices of modern, carry-worthy pieces.

cma22inc · 01-20-2009, 06:04 PM

That and the fact that if you did use one to defend yourself you might loose it for quite some time during the "investigation".

policeluger · 01-20-2009, 06:47 PM

I have a S&W 36 and a PPK on my CCW.....

Conny · 01-20-2009, 09:04 PM

I have given thought to CCW with a baby Luger in a shoulder holster. However, I prefer my Sig P226SCT on my hip for CCW or Open Carry.

VN Vet · 01-20-2009, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cma22inc

That and the fact that if you did use one to defend yourself you might loose it for quite some time during the "investigation".

Not only could you loose you pistole, the police could loose your pistole. It happens too many times.

Carry a firearm that can be easily replaced. Not something that is a C&R. No matter how cool it can be to carry one as your carry pistole. I would love to carry mine too, but I don't.

alanint · 01-20-2009, 11:59 PM

Besides the fact that modern firearms are infinetily more reliable than a Luger, consider ALL the ramifications of carrying a Luger
- Limited ammo capacity
- Vulnerable to dust and debris
- Prone to jam if fired from inside a coat or pocket
- Slow to remove the safety. Dangerous to carry off safe

Not to mention that the attorneys who either attempt to prosecute or sue you, (you WILL be exposed to one or the other of these scenarios if you use your gun to defend yourself) will look for any hook to hang you on.
The Luger will become a NAZI weapon that only a hateful neo Nazi would carry. Forget that you might be carrying an imperial Luger or even a post war Mauser.
In short, give the inevitable suit or prosecution as little as possible to hang you with;
Don't modify or lighten triggers
Don't disable any safety features on the gun
Don't use hand-loaded or non-commercial ammunition
Don't have any macho gun-culture mottos or sayings on you or your gear, (T-shirts with Kill 'em all, let God sort them out!) etc.
There is a list a mile long of advise for making the best case for yourself should you end up using a firearm for defence. Carrying a Luger is not one of them

VN Vet · 01-21-2009, 12:21 AM

YES SIR alanint, I agree with what you said. I think we should keep C&Rs just that.

01-20-2009, 05:44 PM	#1
Von Roerkel User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 8 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Ccw Hi, folks: New to the forum and happy to be here. Quick question: how many use Lugers (either full size or baby) for CCW, and what sort of rig do you use to carry? Thanks!

01-20-2009, 09:04 PM	#5
Conny User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Culpeper, Va. Posts: 279 Thanks: 0 Thanked 26 Times in 13 Posts	I have given thought to CCW with a baby Luger in a shoulder holster. However, I prefer my Sig P226SCT on my hip for CCW or Open Carry. __________________ Rangers Lead the Way, Duane Leiker

01-20-2009, 05:50 PM	#2
jonnyc User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 425 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 34 Posts	I honestly can't imagine that anyone would, there are so many better choices of modern, carry-worthy pieces.

01-20-2009, 06:04 PM	#3
cma22inc User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tampa Bay FL Posts: 93 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	That and the fact that if you did use one to defend yourself you might loose it for quite some time during the "investigation".

01-20-2009, 06:47 PM	#4
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	I have a S&W 36 and a PPK on my CCW.....

01-20-2009, 11:59 PM	#7
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	Besides the fact that modern firearms are infinetily more reliable than a Luger, consider ALL the ramifications of carrying a Luger - Limited ammo capacity - Vulnerable to dust and debris - Prone to jam if fired from inside a coat or pocket - Slow to remove the safety. Dangerous to carry off safe Not to mention that the attorneys who either attempt to prosecute or sue you, (you WILL be exposed to one or the other of these scenarios if you use your gun to defend yourself) will look for any hook to hang you on. The Luger will become a NAZI weapon that only a hateful neo Nazi would carry. Forget that you might be carrying an imperial Luger or even a post war Mauser. In short, give the inevitable suit or prosecution as little as possible to hang you with; Don't modify or lighten triggers Don't disable any safety features on the gun Don't use hand-loaded or non-commercial ammunition Don't have any macho gun-culture mottos or sayings on you or your gear, (T-shirts with Kill 'em all, let God sort them out!) etc. There is a list a mile long of advise for making the best case for yourself should you end up using a firearm for defence. Carrying a Luger is not one of them

01-21-2009, 12:21 AM	#8
VN Vet User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 43 Thanks: 7 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	YES SIR alanint, I agree with what you said. I think we should keep C&Rs just that.