This was informative and most interesting to browse. I had gone back to a store on quite a few occasions to purchase a firearm I had seen earlier but balked at for one reason or other only to discover it was sold, in one case while standing and waiting for someone to assist me in front of the gun while another assistant led another customer to the very gun I was going to get and took it out for him!
I never regretted buying something too quickly, which means I should trust my gut instinct and buy--but maybe waiting has caused me to be a bit too careful now and then.
In the case of the above Luger 42 1940 all matching for $600.00 I almost decided to get it on sight where a Luger collector had dismantled it and was examining all the parts. He appeared to either have one like it or didn't feel the need to get it but he offered to buy just the holster (1934 Eric Sindel from Berlin--Late Nazi style) but the store owner wouldn't let the gun get separated.
I asked the Luger customer some questions about the gun after he was done with it (while I held it and felt endearment rising in my blood) and he was very kind to tell me all I wanted to know in front of the store owner (who openly said he was not an expert and was keeping the price at $600.00 for a shooter).
I gave the gun back but called the next day to say I'd get it tomorrow.
At the range I was pleasantly surprised with accuracy at 30' (one hole 4 shot groups with one shot 1" higher--don't know why, I've shot 5 with 8 in the magazine and 5 with 5 in the magazine and get the same results!)and flawless function. The cases shot up so high they hit the ceiling of the range cover before falling down behind me.
The feel and balance is in a class all by itself.
Now I am wondering if this means I have to find another one! (Luger!)
John St
Additional Note:
This pistol is the most accurate and reliable automatic that I have ever had after many .45 autos from Springfield and Colt and other 9mms from CZ, Browning and Beretta (M-9).
This WWII Luger 42 1940 is easily better than all the above I have had experience with.
Is it okay to use it as a shooter and forget about collecting value?
This gun is my dream and I want to add to it!
John St
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