Which Is More Accurate!

cirelaw · 07-12-2021, 10:58 PM

Stadard Luger or P38? Both use 9mm! Or are they both the same?m

Ron Wood · 07-12-2021, 11:24 PM

Yes

sdmark777 · 07-13-2021, 12:31 AM

OK, I'll bite.

IMHO:

The standard P08 9mm is more accurate than a 9mm P38. The P08 has closer tolerances, ie less slop or movement and it has a finer sight picture.

That said, I expect about the same level of practical accuracy from both when firing freehanded at standard pistol ranges as intended. If I were to shoot one against the other, the group size would have more to do with my ability, my preference/experience with each ones unique sight picture. They both will getter done. The P38 may allow one to pick up the sight picture quicker, but that again depends on experience, preference and training.

Edward Tinker · 07-13-2021, 01:51 AM

My 1911a1 Remington Rand

Kiwi · 07-13-2021, 10:04 AM

The one that has fired 200 rounds as opposed to the one with 130,000 rounds fired, particularly the high round count included steel rounds.

The one where the bore was kept clean and oiled as opposed to the rusted and pitted bore that was cleaned with steel wool.

The one owned by a precision target shooter as opposed to the drunk with Parkinson's disease.

A lot of variables

cirelaw · 07-13-2021, 11:45 AM

I assume barrel length also has allot to do with it with a standard P08s with a standard round~On a Personal Note, I have fired 2 of my lugers, one a P08 shooter and one of my artillery. The Artillery was so much more powerful and accurate. What a kick compared to the regular luger, both used Winchester white box 9mm luger! ammo!!!

zinfull · 07-13-2021, 12:54 PM

For me the P38 is more accurate, I can not see the sights on the P08 anymore.

07-12-2021, 10:58 PM	#1
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Which Is More Accurate! Stadard Luger or P38? Both use 9mm! Or are they both the same?m Attached Thumbnails

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Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,022 Thanks: 1,090 Thanked 5,178 Times in 1,703 Posts	Yes __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

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cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	I assume barrel length also has allot to do with it with a standard P08s with a standard round~On a Personal Note, I have fired 2 of my lugers, one a P08 shooter and one of my artillery. The Artillery was so much more powerful and accurate. What a kick compared to the regular luger, both used Winchester white box 9mm luger! ammo!!! Attached Images

07-13-2021, 12:31 AM	#3
sdmark777 User Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 288 Thanks: 692 Thanked 672 Times in 174 Posts	OK, I'll bite. IMHO: The standard P08 9mm is more accurate than a 9mm P38. The P08 has closer tolerances, ie less slop or movement and it has a finer sight picture. That said, I expect about the same level of practical accuracy from both when firing freehanded at standard pistol ranges as intended. If I were to shoot one against the other, the group size would have more to do with my ability, my preference/experience with each ones unique sight picture. They both will getter done. The P38 may allow one to pick up the sight picture quicker, but that again depends on experience, preference and training.

07-13-2021, 01:51 AM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,932 Thanks: 2,032 Thanked 4,528 Times in 2,091 Posts	My 1911a1 Remington Rand

07-13-2021, 10:04 AM	#5
Kiwi User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Wrong side of the Delaware river Posts: 305 Thanks: 215 Thanked 434 Times in 171 Posts	The one that has fired 200 rounds as opposed to the one with 130,000 rounds fired, particularly the high round count included steel rounds. The one where the bore was kept clean and oiled as opposed to the rusted and pitted bore that was cleaned with steel wool. The one owned by a precision target shooter as opposed to the drunk with Parkinson's disease. A lot of variables

07-13-2021, 12:54 PM	#7
zinfull Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sonoma County CA Posts: 243 Thanks: 5 Thanked 33 Times in 16 Posts	For me the P38 is more accurate, I can not see the sights on the P08 anymore.