Hearing that a Luger is as reliable as the .45 1911 Government Model made me laugh. How many of us would bet our lives on that claim? I own both and I know that I woudn't. I KNOW which one is more reliable. The .45 is a hog while many Lugers have a finicky appetite. I think that's established beyond doubt. That's not even talking about mud or dirt....
You can't go by those 1907 tests. That the older 1905 .45 Colt which was soon obsolete. It's the 1911 Model that the comparison should be made with. Granted, it's a newer design than the Luger and lots of progress had been made in semi-auto pistol design.
You really do have to find the right mag and ammo combo for many Lugers. And don't think the Winchester ammo is a cure-all either. My Luger hates it, but functions nicely with other brands.
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