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Aaron · 08-24-2002, 05:39 PM

I have a theory when it comes to shooting Lugers with which you may or may not agree. I believe that most reliable performance can only be attained with ammo loaded to original specifications using a truncated bullet matching the shape of the originals. The second part of my theory is that the 17% failure rate which Jim experienced is not far from the normal expected performance of the Luger pistol. I submit that except for exceptional circumstances the Germans experienced at least a 10% failure rate in the use of the Luger in combat conditions. So those of us who expect 100% performance on a consistent basis are just engaging in wishful thinking.

08-24-2002, 05:39 PM	#3
Aaron Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 1,008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	I have a theory when it comes to shooting Lugers with which you may or may not agree. I believe that most reliable performance can only be attained with ammo loaded to original specifications using a truncated bullet matching the shape of the originals. The second part of my theory is that the 17% failure rate which Jim experienced is not far from the normal expected performance of the Luger pistol. I submit that except for exceptional circumstances the Germans experienced at least a 10% failure rate in the use of the Luger in combat conditions. So those of us who expect 100% performance on a consistent basis are just engaging in wishful thinking.