The original Lugerforum, which has transitioned through a few different software changes dates all the way back to about 1995...or maybe 1996... There were only about 35-50 members back then, and the software was pretty crude and didn't allow postings to be saved. When they were all shown on one page, and when they scrolled off the bottom, they were gone forever.
Most, but not all of the original members are still members today. We have lost some great and knowledgeable friends since our origin. Our late friend Tom Armstrong, was one of the originals... Bill Munis, Bob Spitzer, Viggo Dereng, and so many more that I can't remember them all... Rest in Peace dear friends.
Others have simply changed their interests (how can that be?) or gone on to other amusements I would imagine...
Today we are over 7700 registered members worldwide, and there simply isn't a finer bunch of collectors and gun enthusiasts on the internet.
In our entire history, there have only been a dozen or so members who were banned for inappropriate behavior or comments. Bogus registrations are discovered quickly and eliminated.
I consider the forum's ban on flaming, and the gentle enforcement by our volunteer moderators should receive just credit for that, especially Ed Tinker.
If you know of a better gun forum on the internet, you will have to point it out to me, because I haven't found one. Our sister forum, the P38forum.com site enjoys a similar reputation.
All who have an interest in Lugers are welcome here, you don't have to own one... just enjoy the beauty, elegance, and engineering of the most famous gun in history...
... and Eric, there simply aren't any dumb questions if you don't know the answer... Thanks for asking. 