New member from Florida and New Jersey

sandromxp · 03-06-2017, 04:19 PM

Hi

I just got my concealed carry in Florida and always wanted a Luger. I'm going looking for a shooter and think this would be the place. I e been come tin guns for years but no safe queens. I just got a Shuff's BM59 and cetme C308. I have a Winchester M1 carbine, Carcano, Lithgow Smle. And some more. Now looking to get some pistols.

Any help will be appreciated. Just really started to study up on Lugers and can't believe how much I have to learn! Like I said just want a shooter for now and go from there.

Looking forward to this new endeavor. Just wished I did it years ago!

Sandro

Eugen · 03-06-2017, 04:50 PM

Sandro, welcome to the forum. Your journey for Luger knowledge should start by reading the FAQ section. It is more of a luger primer than a traditional FAQ. There is a wealth of informationew there. Then if you have questions; ask away!

mrerick · 03-06-2017, 05:20 PM

Hi Sandro, and welcome to the forum. Eugen's advice is good. You'll learn quite a bit from the FAQ document.

There is quite a bit to learn about Lugers. It can be overwhelming, so take your time. While everyone wants to get started with a Luger, sometimes it's best to first do the reading so that you'll understand some of the details that separate a collectible gun from a shooter, and issues related to faking.

http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthread.php?t=13121

sandromxp · 03-06-2017, 05:44 PM

Thank s guys! Yes started with the Faq section and I've downloaded the standard catalog of Luger Aaron Davis book. Unbelievable on how much information! Already learned a lot. Now want my first shooter.

Dwight Gruber · 03-07-2017, 03:08 AM

Davis's book contains a mountain of misinformation http://luger.gunboards.com/showthrea...ger-quot-(long)
For authoritative information, look elsewhere. There are several discussion threads on useful books.

--Dwight

Geo99 · 03-07-2017, 03:40 AM

I don't know if you intend to carry it, but I think a Luger would be pretty difficult to carry concealed, they are not small guns. That's why they came with nice big holsters.

A shooter should be pretty easy to find here, just keep watching the WTS section, or post a WTB of what you want.

- Geo

kurusu · 03-07-2017, 04:11 AM

The Luger is far from being the best concealed carry pistol in the World.
And if you choose to carry it and have to use it. You can kiss it good bye.

DonVoigt · 03-07-2017, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kurusu

The Luger is far from being the best concealed carry pistol in the World.
And if you choose to carry it and have to use it. You can kiss it good bye.

True.
Not necessarily, maybe in Portugal, but "depends" in the US.

Norme · 03-07-2017, 09:51 AM

Hi Sandro,
I think you should get a Walther PPK, that's what James Bond carried and there was never a bulge under his tuxedo!
Regards, Norm

spacecoast · 03-07-2017, 10:03 AM

Sandro -

Welcome to the forum. I conceal carry in Florida and find it most practical to carry a pocket pistol like a .380. A Luger would definitely NOT be on my list of carry options.

mrerick · 03-07-2017, 10:25 AM

For many reasons, safety included, I would not consider carrying a Luger these days. There are many better choices available.

While possibly implied by his post, Sandro lists many other military firearms in his collection. I expect that the Luger is going to join them... Sandro, be warned that we are excellent enablers, and it's hard to stop at one.

Curly1 · 03-07-2017, 12:31 PM

Welcome to the forum.

sandromxp · 03-07-2017, 02:19 PM

No not getting a Luger for My conceal carry! Funny. I'm probably getting a PPK for that.

rhuff · 03-07-2017, 04:08 PM

Welcome to the forum. As stated, a bit of reading first can help keep one from making a costly mistake sometimes. This forum is most friendly, and ready to help if needed, after you zero in on your desire.

kurusu · 03-07-2017, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonVoigt

True.
Not necessarily, maybe in Portugal, but "depends" in the US.

Care to elaborate?

Confused mind want to know.

sheepherder · 03-07-2017, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kurusu

Care to elaborate?

Confused mind want to know.

It was a reply to the "You can kiss it goodbye" comment. There are a couple threads on the forum here about confiscated Lugers getting "lost" in the legal system...

lugerholsterrepair · 03-07-2017, 06:31 PM

PPK? Seriously? PPK in .32 is anemic. In .380 a jamamatic. Go with a Colt 1908 pocket auto .380. A MUCH simpler and better design by John Browning. PP's & PPK's are full of little thin parts and springs all ready to fall out or fail. The Colt, never fail, break or jam.

DavidJayUden · 03-07-2017, 06:45 PM

I carried a stainless PPK/S .380 for a bit, and while I liked the size and shape, getting that safety off in a hurry was not pretty. Usually a 2 handed job.
dju

03-06-2017, 04:19 PM	#1
sandromxp User Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 35 Thanks: 9 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	New member from Florida and New Jersey Hi I just got my concealed carry in Florida and always wanted a Luger. I'm going looking for a shooter and think this would be the place. I e been come tin guns for years but no safe queens. I just got a Shuff's BM59 and cetme C308. I have a Winchester M1 carbine, Carcano, Lithgow Smle. And some more. Now looking to get some pistols. Any help will be appreciated. Just really started to study up on Lugers and can't believe how much I have to learn! Like I said just want a shooter for now and go from there. Looking forward to this new endeavor. Just wished I did it years ago! Sandro

03-06-2017, 04:50 PM	#2
Eugen User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Newburgh,IN Posts: 790 Thanks: 394 Thanked 631 Times in 334 Posts	Sandro, welcome to the forum. Your journey for Luger knowledge should start by reading the FAQ section. It is more of a luger primer than a traditional FAQ. There is a wealth of informationew there. Then if you have questions; ask away! __________________ “God created war so that Americans would learn geography.” ― Mark Twain

03-06-2017, 05:20 PM	#3
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 Sandro, and welcome to the forum. Eugen's advice is good. You'll learn quite a bit from the FAQ document. There is quite a bit to learn about Lugers. It can be overwhelming, so take your time. While everyone wants to get started with a Luger, sometimes it's best to first do the reading so that you'll understand some of the details that separate a collectible gun from a shooter, and issues related to faking. http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthread.php?t=13121 __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

03-07-2017, 03:40 AM	#6
Geo99 User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Whidbey Island WA Posts: 398 Thanks: 102 Thanked 125 Times in 74 Posts	I don't know if you intend to carry it, but I think a Luger would be pretty difficult to carry concealed, they are not small guns. That's why they came with nice big holsters. A shooter should be pretty easy to find here, just keep watching the WTS section, or post a WTB of what you want. - Geo __________________ "Diplomacy is the art of saying nice doggie, until you can find a rock." - Will Rogers

03-07-2017, 10:03 AM	#10
spacecoast User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL and PA Posts: 332 Thanks: 276 Thanked 243 Times in 109 Posts	Sandro - Welcome to the forum. I conceal carry in Florida and find it most practical to carry a pocket pistol like a .380. A Luger would definitely NOT be on my list of carry options. __________________ My avatars are the Bulgarian word for "Fire", as seen on my 1900, 1906 and 1908 Bulgarian Contract DWM Lugers. Looking for a DWM Commercial side plate #95

03-06-2017, 05:44 PM	#4
sandromxp User Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 35 Thanks: 9 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Thank s guys! Yes started with the Faq section and I've downloaded the standard catalog of Luger Aaron Davis book. Unbelievable on how much information! Already learned a lot. Now want my first shooter.

03-07-2017, 03:08 AM	#5
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,902 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,318 Times in 431 Posts	Davis's book contains a mountain of misinformation http://luger.gunboards.com/showthrea...ger-quot-(long) For authoritative information, look elsewhere. There are several discussion threads on useful books. --Dwight

03-07-2017, 04:11 AM	#7
kurusu User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,225 Thanks: 2,679 Thanked 930 Times in 509 Posts	The Luger is far from being the best concealed carry pistol in the World. And if you choose to carry it and have to use it. You can kiss it good bye.

03-07-2017, 09:51 AM	#9
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,603 Times in 933 Posts	Hi Sandro, I think you should get a Walther PPK, that's what James Bond carried and there was never a bulge under his tuxedo! Regards, Norm

03-07-2017, 10:25 AM	#11
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	For many reasons, safety included, I would not consider carrying a Luger these days. There are many better choices available. While possibly implied by his post, Sandro lists many other military firearms in his collection. I expect that the Luger is going to join them... Sandro, be warned that we are excellent enablers, and it's hard to stop at one. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

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Curly1 User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 1,242 Thanks: 117 Thanked 714 Times in 371 Posts	Welcome to the forum. __________________ Laugh hard and often. Gary

03-07-2017, 02:19 PM	#13
sandromxp User Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 35 Thanks: 9 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	No not getting a Luger for My conceal carry! Funny. I'm probably getting a PPK for that.

03-07-2017, 04:08 PM	#14
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,291 Thanks: 2,709 Thanked 972 Times in 717 Posts	Welcome to the forum. As stated, a bit of reading first can help keep one from making a costly mistake sometimes. This forum is most friendly, and ready to help if needed, after you zero in on your desire.

03-07-2017, 06:31 PM	#17
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,772 Thanks: 4,940 Thanked 3,124 Times in 1,434 Posts	PPK? Seriously? PPK in .32 is anemic. In .380 a jamamatic. Go with a Colt 1908 pocket auto .380. A MUCH simpler and better design by John Browning. PP's & PPK's are full of little thin parts and springs all ready to fall out or fail. The Colt, never fail, break or jam. __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 l[email protected] 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

03-07-2017, 06:45 PM	#18
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	I carried a stainless PPK/S .380 for a bit, and while I liked the size and shape, getting that safety off in a hurry was not pretty. Usually a 2 handed job. dju