Achtung !!
Probably the best candidate for modernizing the Luger, especially in lower energy or for longer barreled applications, might be the toughest Aluminum alloy that I have worked with, 7075-T6, which would require a rifled steel liner.
As I recall it out performs the better grade of free machining carbon steel alloys in every thing but abrasive resistance and galling or seizing problems. (When compared by weight)
Using a mix of carbon steels, moly steels, 17-4 St Stl, and / or titanium, and fiber matrix polycarbonates could reduce these latter problems.
The Result might not be as pretty as we are now familiar with but certainly feasible.
If one wishes to enter into a very expensive research program to determine the most applicable uses for each.
My Nickel is expended, Nuf Said.
ViggoG
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