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MFC · 09-01-2023, 12:44 AM

I have been seeing these rigs at shows and on the web for several years. They all have a mag pouch that is too short for Luger magazines. No one seems to know why.

My no count, dumb a$$ theory is that these were intended to go to the Portuguese Navy. The Portuguese Navy Lugers have 4" barrels, and the holsters were worn with shoulder straps. Except for the straps, the holsters on these rigs are exactly the same as the M2 holsters which are made for 4 3/4" barrels. The holster should be 3/4" shorter, NOT the mag pouch. Someone got the directive wrong and probably had a shortened career. There are no arsenal or acceptance stamps because the Navy didn't accept them, and subsequently they were sold on the commercial market.

09-01-2023, 12:44 AM	#6
MFC User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 183 Thanked 281 Times in 162 Posts	I have been seeing these rigs at shows and on the web for several years. They all have a mag pouch that is too short for Luger magazines. No one seems to know why. My no count, dumb a$$ theory is that these were intended to go to the Portuguese Navy. The Portuguese Navy Lugers have 4" barrels, and the holsters were worn with shoulder straps. Except for the straps, the holsters on these rigs are exactly the same as the M2 holsters which are made for 4 3/4" barrels. The holster should be 3/4" shorter, NOT the mag pouch. Someone got the directive wrong and probably had a shortened career. There are no arsenal or acceptance stamps because the Navy didn't accept them, and subsequently they were sold on the commercial market. __________________ Mike C. Last edited by MFC; 09-01-2023 at 01:47 AM.