van:
"Interestingly enough, August Weiss, the original Mauser Parabellum/P08 specialist, was consulted by Mauser in the 1970s when they were setting up new production."
Well, he must have been disapointed with the final product. Interarms wanted a recreation of the byf 42, not a reworked Swiss "cheapy". The public never accepted the 70's models as "true" Lugers, because they simply were not.
"The redesign of a number of parts was done using the original prewar Mauser drawings."
I have 3 of the Interarms Parabellums and have examined them carefully. They do have a toggle top, I guess, but are lacking in many of the original design details.
That they were "redesigned" to speed production is very obvious. Instead of improving on the original design, they "dummied it up" for quick and dirty production.
"The main reason why the Parabellum disappeared from history once again was it's original achilles heel. Too darn expensive to set up a viable commercial production line."
True, the Mauser Parabellum may have taken a little time and effort to produce, but the public rejected them as "true" Lugers anyway.
"The feel of the grips is certainly different, can't disagree with that."
To me, 95% of the Luger shooting experience is the feel of the pistol in your hand. It literally becomes an extension of your hand, as it was originally designed to fit it perfectly!!
In contrast, holding a Parabellum in your hand does not give that "at one with nature feeling". It's kind of like drinking a near beer when you were expecting a good Lager.
"They are also a lot sturdier and less likely to split at the ends."
I've never had an original grip split at the ends. I have had them work loose with age and wiggle around when in use. I do like the pin on the P-08 Style Mauser Parabellums that holds them a bit more steady.
Sieger
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