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Dr.Mauser · 07-07-2014, 02:10 AM

So its a well known fact that Germany in the second World War issued ungodly amounts of handguns and various side arms to its Military, but from what I understand they weren't for issued for everyone. Now my first question was why were they so obsessed with handguns? And although they were issued in mass numbers they didn't feel the handgun was as viable weapon in combat like the US did?

Second question is; in photos, historical footage, and even Hollywood films the German side arm is ALWAYS carried on the left side despite whether you were left or right handed? Why was this done? If a soldier, NCO, or Officer was predominantly right handed and need to draw his side arm, would a cross draw be the least effective way to do so?

07-07-2014, 02:10 AM	#1
Dr.Mauser User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Greatest State in the Union Posts: 29 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Luger and General German Handgun question So its a well known fact that Germany in the second World War issued ungodly amounts of handguns and various side arms to its Military, but from what I understand they weren't for issued for everyone. Now my first question was why were they so obsessed with handguns? And although they were issued in mass numbers they didn't feel the handgun was as viable weapon in combat like the US did? Second question is; in photos, historical footage, and even Hollywood films the German side arm is ALWAYS carried on the left side despite whether you were left or right handed? Why was this done? If a soldier, NCO, or Officer was predominantly right handed and need to draw his side arm, would a cross draw be the least effective way to do so?