Adding a Luger to my collection
 

Good afternoon!
I've always wanted to add a Luger to my collection. I'm a bit of a sucker for Swiss\German firearms but have never in the past been able to pony up the cash for a nice Luger. I'm particularly interested in the World War II era. However, with so many choices\options i'm really stumped on where to begin. I've found a '38 S/42 on Simpsons that is calling to me. Everything is matching minus the firing pin. http://www.simpsonltd.com/product_in...ducts_id=20633

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http://www.simpsonltd.com/product_in...ducts_id=26594

Hi Jack, and welcome to the forum. You'll find good information here.

And you have a question to ask?

Hiya Jack, welcome to the forum. Do you plan to shoot your Luger acquisition?

And you know there are Swiss Lugers out there too...
dju

I was distracted when I typed my original post and forgot to finish it before clicking submit. The smell of bread burning downstairs will do that. :)

I don't plan to actively shoot it, however, I would like to be able to take it to the range and fire off a magazine or two just for fun. Because of this, I was leaning more towards the one that had the replaced firing pin.
Swiss Lugers are great but aren't they all in 30?

EDIT: I ended up finding this gorgeous 1939 42:http://www.simpsonltd.com/product_in...ducts_id=26595 Chances are high I will order tomorrow when they open.

You may be correct about the Swiss being in .30, but if you are shoting it as rarely as you say, who cares? I just thought the Swiss thng would appeal.
The gun at Simpsons is a beaut.
Good luck and show us photos of whatever you choose.
dju

David,
I've eyeballed the Swiss DWM contract guns and they are gorgeous. I do see your point. I'll have to make sure to add one soon. :)

Hi Jack, first of all welcome to this forum of LUGER enthusiasts where you'll find all the good information you need.

As you can see there is a wide choice of Lugers, starting from their caliber and age.
Maybe if you'd like to take it to the range the best choice would be a good shooter in 9mm and not too old, like for example a WWII P.08

My 2 cents