I have two shooters, both are of "mixed heritage" but have been worked over to function properly. They are fun and accurate guns, and they always make an impression when my friends come over to shoot. When I ask "Hey, wanna shoot a Luger?", the answer is always "Yes!". Everybody loves them.
I usually don't recommend shooting collectible, numbers matching guns, but except for possible finish wear I don't think you need to be too concerned. I would put a set of new springs in it for good measure, use moderate loads (Winchester 115 grain FMJ "white box" is usually recommended) and clean it afterwards, and that's it.
I don't think these guns are too fragile to shoot, but I have heard about small parts (like the extractor, firing pin etc.) breaking so buying a shooter is the best way to go. It will only be original once, and you'll be very sad if something happens to it. It only takes one broken, numbered part to make it non-matching, so it just ain't worth taking a chance.
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