[Mauser720]

Well, this is not an easy topic.

The Colt Government Model is easy to work on and it costs less to manufacture than the Luger. I suspect that the reduced cost in manufacturing a Government Model and the many clones that now exist is one of the main reasons the Luger is not still being manufactured.

The Luger is by comparison a more complicated pistol.

And there are plenty of after market "do it yourself" modifications that can be made to the Government Model with no special tools required. Special grips, extend slide release, extended safety, ported barrel bushings, various sight configurations, choice of blued steel versus stainless steel after market parts, etc., etc., etc.

On the other hand, an "off the shelf" Luger can be expected to be a lot more accurate than an "off the shelf" Colt Government Model .45. Typically, an "off the shelf" Government Model is "as loose as a goose" compared to the close fitting of the Luger's parts. Sure it can be made more accurate; however, right "off the shelf" it does not have a reputation as being an accurate hand gun.

This looseness, (for example around the barrel bushing) means a sacrifice in accuracy; however, the Government Model can get a lot dirtier and still keep on functioning too. In a combat environment this ability to get very dirty and still function is a postive attribute.

I do not think anyone would disagree that the natural pointing abilities of the Luger are superior to those of the Government Model.

And it is worth noting that the 9mm Luger cartridge is now the handgun cartridge of choice for many of the world's modern armies.