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Marvin · 11-27-2001, 09:51 AM

I was just thinking about shooting original German Luger ammunition. On other firearms sites, the old 8mm Mauser rifle round made in the 1930-1940-1950s ear is fired on a regular basis. Most of the folks that fire this ammo have mixed opinions, but for the most part, they are satisfied with the results. We have discussed the firing of original 9mmP ammo in our Lugers before and the general concensus is DON'T do do it. I agree with this statement because we don't know how the ammo has been stored, and other factors which can effect it's characteristics.

Now, with this said, I feel sure that some of you have fired original German 9mmP ammo in the past. If so, how did it fire, was it reliable, did the action operate properly, was the burned powder dirty, etc.? How did the ammo compare with what is available on the commercial market today? It would be interesting to hear your experience.

About 20 years ago when I was firing in competition with an 03 Springfield, the best standard ammo I could find was the old Denver Arsenal corrosive ammo made in the early 1940s. This stuff was great and would be very closr to the National Match stuff I fired in competition. At the time, this ammo was about 35-40 years old. Just a thought from experience on this.

Marvin

11-27-2001, 09:51 AM	#1
Marvin User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Upstate S.C. Posts: 1,132 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Luger Ammo I was just thinking about shooting original German Luger ammunition. On other firearms sites, the old 8mm Mauser rifle round made in the 1930-1940-1950s ear is fired on a regular basis. Most of the folks that fire this ammo have mixed opinions, but for the most part, they are satisfied with the results. We have discussed the firing of original 9mmP ammo in our Lugers before and the general concensus is DON'T do do it. I agree with this statement because we don't know how the ammo has been stored, and other factors which can effect it's characteristics. Now, with this said, I feel sure that some of you have fired original German 9mmP ammo in the past. If so, how did it fire, was it reliable, did the action operate properly, was the burned powder dirty, etc.? How did the ammo compare with what is available on the commercial market today? It would be interesting to hear your experience. About 20 years ago when I was firing in competition with an 03 Springfield, the best standard ammo I could find was the old Denver Arsenal corrosive ammo made in the early 1940s. This stuff was great and would be very closr to the National Match stuff I fired in competition. At the time, this ammo was about 35-40 years old. Just a thought from experience on this. Marvin