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TheRomanhistorian · 04-06-2012, 11:28 AM

Hi Luke,

You might look at some posts made by myself and Ithacaartist, though he's been experimenting with the full size Erma Luger clones more than I have (I only have a single 'baby' KGP-69 .22 Luger clone from Erma which are supposed to be more reliable than the full size models like the carbine). They're not held in huge regard in general due to their reliability issues and materials (not the best metals) and priced accordingly. I only paid $300 for mine, for example, and I don't know how many informed people (e.g. people from here) would pay more than that. The KGP models, though smaller, are supposed to be marginally better in quality due to more of the parts being in higher quality metals but I think they made up a very minor part of the production in later years.

Mine performs excellently with zero jams or feeding problems when I use the CCI Tactical .22 ammunition (1200 fps with a 40 grain copper plated bullet). I haven't been to the range in some time so I haven't tested standard velocity like I have been planning to but I will when I go next week for my birthday.

04-06-2012, 11:28 AM	#5
TheRomanhistorian User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 301 Thanks: 170 Thanked 88 Times in 64 Posts	Hi Luke, You might look at some posts made by myself and Ithacaartist, though he's been experimenting with the full size Erma Luger clones more than I have (I only have a single 'baby' KGP-69 .22 Luger clone from Erma which are supposed to be more reliable than the full size models like the carbine). They're not held in huge regard in general due to their reliability issues and materials (not the best metals) and priced accordingly. I only paid $300 for mine, for example, and I don't know how many informed people (e.g. people from here) would pay more than that. The KGP models, though smaller, are supposed to be marginally better in quality due to more of the parts being in higher quality metals but I think they made up a very minor part of the production in later years. Mine performs excellently with zero jams or feeding problems when I use the CCI Tactical .22 ammunition (1200 fps with a 40 grain copper plated bullet). I haven't been to the range in some time so I haven't tested standard velocity like I have been planning to but I will when I go next week for my birthday. __________________ Michael Nos morituri te salutant - Supposed saying of the gladiators to the emperor ('We, who are about to die, salute you.') 'We are the lantern bearers, my friend; for us to keep something burning, to carry what light we can forward into the darkness and the wind' - From Rosemary Sutcliff's The Lantern Bearers Last edited by TheRomanhistorian; 04-06-2012 at 11:35 AM. Reason: Edit: I see Ithacaartist posted right before me, he's chock full of Erma info!