[Edward Tinker]

Another "myth" down the drain Tac sir?

Although the Germans have always been careful and meticulous, in war, I am sure that many people were just issued whatever was available, and although WE love the Luger, the P38 coming out was the NEW pistol and if given the choice, practically all the officers I know, will take a new gun over an obsolete one? And most people, not being subjected to front line duty, are more inclined to carry a smaller pistol, compared to a larger P08, thus the 7.65's and other smaller guns.

Given a Luger or nothing, an officer would I imagine take a Luger gladly and use it for effect when needed. A pistol is not your choice in combat, unless it is in-close and in a room, and given a choice I would take a MP38, Thompson or whatever, instead of a pistol into the fray, AFTER tossing a grenade.