LugerForum Discussion Forums - View Single Post - Did Walther make the P38 in 7.65mm Luger???

John Sabato · 09-27-2010, 11:44 AM

I have owned 3, and only 3 P-38's in my life. There were all shooters because they had been reblued, or were parts guns... As finely fitted as they were, they are still outshot by any run of the mill Luger P.08

Their accuracy is adequate for combat purposes, but you'll never see one set up for serious target shooting because of the sliding barrel.

I used to tell folks that they were like LIGHTNING!... they never strike twice in the same place.

The 7.65mm P-38's are a rarity, and I am sure they would function well, but would inherit the same accuracy issues that the 9mm's have.

Just my $0.02

09-27-2010, 11:44 AM	#10
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,155 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	I have owned 3, and only 3 P-38's in my life. There were all shooters because they had been reblued, or were parts guns... As finely fitted as they were, they are still outshot by any run of the mill Luger P.08 Their accuracy is adequate for combat purposes, but you'll never see one set up for serious target shooting because of the sliding barrel. I used to tell folks that they were like LIGHTNING!... they never strike twice in the same place. The 7.65mm P-38's are a rarity, and I am sure they would function well, but would inherit the same accuracy issues that the 9mm's have. Just my $0.02 __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*