Best First Book

Redcoat3340 · 05-17-2017, 04:43 AM

Looking for a recommendation or three for a good first "primer" on Lugers.

I've got a modest "collection" of good 9mms....Walther (all but an 88); Sigs, S&Ws, and Berettas and all the German Police pistols except the H&K P7 and Astra 600 (I hate recoil and I shoot all I own). Both the 88 and P7 are a bit too rich for my budget.

BUT....I'd be willing to break the piggy bank for a Luger, it's just so iconic, has so much history and, yeah, looks so cool.

So I'd like to read up first and then buy....unless I find a deal, then maybe I'll buy first and read later.....

Looking for a simple shooter.....well used is fine as long as it works perfectly, shoots straight, and won't cause me to sell a grandkid.

So, if I may be so bold, where do I begin? (and I suspect folks get weary answering this question....I try and help newbies on the Walther & S&W boards...so I know how frequently this question gets asked.)

alvin · 05-17-2017, 07:38 AM

Luger at Random. Available on Amazon.com and many other places. It's an old book.

www.amoskeagauction.com will sell some Lugers at beginning of June. You may want to take a look at their catalog.. they have typical samples.

www.morphyauctions.com also listed some in June session.

There are many many more auction houses. You may find 88 and P7 there too. Could be very cheap.

www.rockislandauction.com has lots of German pistols for sale in June.

mrerick · 05-17-2017, 08:42 AM

John Walter's new edition of "Luger - The Story of the World's Most Famous Handgun" has a good history of the Luger. Updated in 2016, it's from "The History Press".

http://www.thehistorypress.co.uk/pub...9780750966276/

DonVoigt · 05-17-2017, 01:24 PM

Try reading the stickys and the posts in the new collector forum, will answer lots of questions and make you think about what you want.

Welcome!

Redcoat3340 · 05-17-2017, 03:13 PM

Thanks to all for your suggestions....I'll start reading, then shopping.

05-17-2017, 04:43 AM	#1
Redcoat3340 User Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 18 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts	Best First Book Looking for a recommendation or three for a good first "primer" on Lugers. I've got a modest "collection" of good 9mms....Walther (all but an 88); Sigs, S&Ws, and Berettas and all the German Police pistols except the H&K P7 and Astra 600 (I hate recoil and I shoot all I own). Both the 88 and P7 are a bit too rich for my budget. BUT....I'd be willing to break the piggy bank for a Luger, it's just so iconic, has so much history and, yeah, looks so cool. So I'd like to read up first and then buy....unless I find a deal, then maybe I'll buy first and read later..... Looking for a simple shooter.....well used is fine as long as it works perfectly, shoots straight, and won't cause me to sell a grandkid. So, if I may be so bold, where do I begin? (and I suspect folks get weary answering this question....I try and help newbies on the Walther & S&W boards...so I know how frequently this question gets asked.)

05-17-2017, 08:42 AM	#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	John Walter's new edition of "Luger - The Story of the World's Most Famous Handgun" has a good history of the Luger. Updated in 2016, it's from "The History Press". http://www.thehistorypress.co.uk/pub...9780750966276/ __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

05-17-2017, 01:24 PM	#4
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,442 Thanked 4,350 Times in 2,040 Posts	Try reading the stickys and the posts in the new collector forum, will answer lots of questions and make you think about what you want. Welcome! __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

05-17-2017, 07:38 AM	#2
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	Luger at Random. Available on Amazon.com and many other places. It's an old book. www.amoskeagauction.com will sell some Lugers at beginning of June. You may want to take a look at their catalog.. they have typical samples. www.morphyauctions.com also listed some in June session. There are many many more auction houses. You may find 88 and P7 there too. Could be very cheap. www.rockislandauction.com has lots of German pistols for sale in June.

05-17-2017, 03:13 PM	#5
Redcoat3340 User Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 18 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks to all for your suggestions....I'll start reading, then shopping.