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Geo99 · 02-01-2014, 10:43 PM

Welcome Daniel,

Your aluminum bottom mag is from 1937-38, it was standard issue for Army Lugers.

I feel like I should let you know -
I personally would not use a 1918 Luger as a "nightstand" gun, and I'm not sure I would not keep the mag loaded all the time. Once I did this for a year and it weakened the spring to the point it started having FTF. Or maybe it was just a crappy mag.

IMO a Luger is a work of art, tough, and accurate, but is not a very good defensive or carry weapon these days. (I would never say don't shoot it - just don't stake your life on it - there are far better and cheaper alternatives for that).

Of course it is your gun and I hope you enjoy it, however you choose to.

- Geo

02-01-2014, 10:43 PM	#27
Geo99 User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Whidbey Island WA Posts: 400 Thanks: 102 Thanked 127 Times in 75 Posts	Welcome Daniel, Your aluminum bottom mag is from 1937-38, it was standard issue for Army Lugers. I feel like I should let you know - I personally would not use a 1918 Luger as a "nightstand" gun, and I'm not sure I would not keep the mag loaded all the time. Once I did this for a year and it weakened the spring to the point it started having FTF. Or maybe it was just a crappy mag. IMO a Luger is a work of art, tough, and accurate, but is not a very good defensive or carry weapon these days. (I would never say don't shoot it - just don't stake your life on it - there are far better and cheaper alternatives for that). Of course it is your gun and I hope you enjoy it, however you choose to. - Geo __________________ "Diplomacy is the art of saying nice doggie, until you can find a rock." - Will Rogers