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HerbZ · 03-13-2009, 06:35 AM

Doppler1992,

The best advice I can give you, I received from others right here at the Luger Forum. I believe you'll find that there's a general consensus that the Winchester 115 gr FMJ available in white boxes of 100 at Wal-Mart is the most digestible store bought 9 mm Luger ammunition available on the market today. There's also a pretty good consensus that the best, most reliable Luger magazine made today are those made by Mec-Gar.

Except for a Colt Model 1903 .32 that I had to accept in order to gain possession of three other pistols, my range bag is equipped to shoot and clean every pistol I have. That .32 ACP is an early production Type III (SN 130,000's with hard rubber grips with the "Rampant Colt"), in rather poor condition, and it's fear that keeps me from ever wanting to discharge it. If I was to have come into possession of a 1914 Luger with all matching serial numbers prior to joining the Luger Forum, I would've want to shoot it too. I probably would've continued to take it to the range for several months after joining this forum, but I'd certainly would have my doubts now after having read so many discussions in the "All P-08 Military Lugers" forum. I strongly recommend that you take digital photographs of your Luger and post them to the "All P-08 Military Lugers" forum where Ron Wood and other experts may be able to tell you what you have there for a Luger and the advisability of treating it as a shooter or as a real collectors item.

Otherwise, on behalf of myself and other perpetual newbies here at the Luger Forum, I bid you welcome.

P.S. Because a pictures worth 1,000 words, I'm posting a photo of the old Colt Hammerless .32 ACP here.

03-13-2009, 06:35 AM	#46
HerbZ User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 128 Thanks: 20 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	Doppler1992, The best advice I can give you, I received from others right here at the Luger Forum. I believe you'll find that there's a general consensus that the Winchester 115 gr FMJ available in white boxes of 100 at Wal-Mart is the most digestible store bought 9 mm Luger ammunition available on the market today. There's also a pretty good consensus that the best, most reliable Luger magazine made today are those made by Mec-Gar. Except for a Colt Model 1903 .32 that I had to accept in order to gain possession of three other pistols, my range bag is equipped to shoot and clean every pistol I have. That .32 ACP is an early production Type III (SN 130,000's with hard rubber grips with the "Rampant Colt"), in rather poor condition, and it's fear that keeps me from ever wanting to discharge it. If I was to have come into possession of a 1914 Luger with all matching serial numbers prior to joining the Luger Forum, I would've want to shoot it too. I probably would've continued to take it to the range for several months after joining this forum, but I'd certainly would have my doubts now after having read so many discussions in the "All P-08 Military Lugers" forum. I strongly recommend that you take digital photographs of your Luger and post them to the "All P-08 Military Lugers" forum where Ron Wood and other experts may be able to tell you what you have there for a Luger and the advisability of treating it as a shooter or as a real collectors item. Otherwise, on behalf of myself and other perpetual newbies here at the Luger Forum, I bid you welcome. P.S. Because a pictures worth 1,000 words, I'm posting a photo of the old Colt Hammerless .32 ACP here. Attached Thumbnails __________________ "I have never let my schooling interfere with my education." Mark Twain Last edited by HerbZ; 03-13-2009 at 01:32 PM. Reason: to upload photograph; changed reference from Early Luger forum to All P-08 Military Lugers forum.