My thoughts for your friend.

I shall be 33 in April and my love affair for the Luger began with the same squirt guns which the original poster mentioned. I found myself a mismatched 1921 Weimar Republic marked pistol in a Lewiston, Idaho pawn shop in 2002. I bought it and found my way here way back when, I think, Ed you weren't that far away! I left for England to do my MA and PhD and didn't return to the forum until 2011 (I think) when I bought my second one.

The only constant I can think of is that this forum has been full of so much knowledge and full of excellent stories which you have and will undoubtedly continue to share for years to come.

yes, in 2002, I was living in Palouse, WA - we wish we could move closer to home again, always hard when the job takes you away....

Mike, cancer is an awful disease, I hope he does well...

I have both. The plastic stuff can be first class and it's perfect for HD. Don't want to have my Luger confiscated, even if it's just for the duration of the investigation.

I've an HS 2000 (now known as the XD-9), and a Rock Island Armory (Philippines) CZ-75 clone with a TLR-1 light attached for home defense pistols. I'm no more emotionally invested in those pistols than I am the fire extinguisher in the kitchen. They are tools, selected for fitness of purpose, and nothing else. They are cheap, utterly reliable, and easily replaced if need be...

My lugers, high powers, 1911's and my P. 38 are another matter altogether. I buy these (and more) for their own sake, and admire them as the industrial art that they are. The fact that they tend to appreciate over time is a big bonus. I enjoy them as "objects d' art", and especially the history that they represent (e.g., the weapons of our defeated enemies, et. Al).

I see we have many members that were born when the Reich had lugers in service all over the world. That's neat. I love history.

Do we happen to be lucky enough to have any members that are 88+? WWII veteran age?

Mike
Prayers sent for your friend and you.
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Come on you fellow over 76 group vote. Have your wife read it to you if needed. I will be 78 in April. Bill

I'm 53, and always finding new things to interest me!

I am 45. A little bit surprised to know zompas is older than me...

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Me Oh My~~~ 58 et al! Eric

55 and loving life. Prayers for your Friend Mike.

Its amazing what a little Henna in the hair, "Just for men" in the beard, and makeup will do for a fella! :rockon: