[Ron Wood]

I have to go along with Tom (Lugerdoc). The very best reference for the beginning Luger collector is Kenyon's "Lugers at Random". The photos are black and white and some of the data is very much behind the times based on information gathered in the over 40 years since it was first published. But it is the least expensive, most comprehensive overview of the many variations of Lugers from beginning to end. Its "catalog" format provides easy access to the broad range of Luger types and variations.

Once a collector zeros in on the era or type of Luger they wish to collect, there are no finer references than Still's magnificent series. If you can afford them, the complete series is a wise investment. At a minimum, the latest opus "Central Powers Pistols" is a steal at the current price and should be snapped up before all of the current printing is gone. It is a masterpiece.

For the hard-core, serious collector the multi-volume set by Görtz/Sturgess that is currently available from Simpson, Ltd, as an advanced purchase prior to release is the absolute most comprehensive historical reference, albeit expensive, way to go.