What to look for in Shooters

Marvin · 03-23-2001, 05:56 PM

Roger,

I agree with what Ted and Aaron said about a shooter grade Luger. I tend to go for the 1936 to 1940 for some of the best quality in machining, fit, and overall finish. many of the import marked dip blued pistols that are mis-matched (usually the sideplate) make excellent shooters. With the mis-matched sideplate, sometimes they have to be "played" with to make sure they fire when the trigger is pulled, but they make nice pistols.

I do have a couple of import marked Lugers, one Ted has reworked and he has the other one now to bring them back to their original "appearance". When I bought them, I looked first at the overall general appearance, and the bore next. Then I looked to see if the numbers all matched. One of did and the other had 2 small parts with the number peened out, but you could hardly tell it.

I like the 9mmP better than the .30 Luger, but that is a person opinion which you need to decide on. Right now, you can get good buys on the .30 Commercial Lugers with matching numbers and in approx. 75-85% condition and a good bore. You can find a nice one in the $500-700 range. In the $700 range you can buy a real nice pistol. Ted is correct about the ammo cost with the 9mmP being less, but if you reload, the .30 Luger would be a good choice and a good shooter. I like the Military Lugers for their history and only if they could TALK! Good Luck on your search!

marvin

03-23-2001, 05:56 PM	#4
Marvin User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Upstate S.C. Posts: 1,132 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What to look for in Shooters Roger, I agree with what Ted and Aaron said about a shooter grade Luger. I tend to go for the 1936 to 1940 for some of the best quality in machining, fit, and overall finish. many of the import marked dip blued pistols that are mis-matched (usually the sideplate) make excellent shooters. With the mis-matched sideplate, sometimes they have to be "played" with to make sure they fire when the trigger is pulled, but they make nice pistols. I do have a couple of import marked Lugers, one Ted has reworked and he has the other one now to bring them back to their original "appearance". When I bought them, I looked first at the overall general appearance, and the bore next. Then I looked to see if the numbers all matched. One of did and the other had 2 small parts with the number peened out, but you could hardly tell it. I like the 9mmP better than the .30 Luger, but that is a person opinion which you need to decide on. Right now, you can get good buys on the .30 Commercial Lugers with matching numbers and in approx. 75-85% condition and a good bore. You can find a nice one in the $500-700 range. In the $700 range you can buy a real nice pistol. Ted is correct about the ammo cost with the 9mmP being less, but if you reload, the .30 Luger would be a good choice and a good shooter. I like the Military Lugers for their history and only if they could TALK! Good Luck on your search! marvin