New guy and alternate holsters

badjuju_4 · 08-24-2011, 06:19 AM

All,

This is my first post being a new member, so I wanted to begin by introducing myself. I'm married with kids, career Army- soon retiring, and my interests and hobbies revolve around WWII.

That being said, one of the things I do is collect WWII era weapons, but I'm getting my first Luger in a week or two (waiting for the transfer). It's a 1936 S/42, slightly mismatched, shooter grade. I buy guns more for shooting than collectability, and I registered here to further my Luger knowlege.

I've been browsing through over the past few days, learning more and looking for the answer to a question I have, but didn't find an answer.

So here it is:
Other than the standard hardshell, are there any other types of holsters for a P08, or that it will fit (softshell P38, Browning HP, etc.)? I know the spare mag and tool might not, but was mainly thinking of the pistol itself.

Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Bill (badjuju_4)

sheepherder · 08-24-2011, 08:03 AM

Welcome and a big Thank You! for your dedication & service!!!

I don't know anything about holsters...but there was a kind of neat looking French 'clamshell' holster for a Luger pictured here some time back...(think of a Nambu style holster)...

I've been on the lookout for one...It is definitely a conversation/argument starter...

Edward Tinker · 08-24-2011, 08:33 AM

Lots of holsters will fit a luger, but just not as well as a real holster?

It depends on what you are looking for, I have pictures of a luger that has been in a 1911 holster for 50+ years and it appears to fit fine.

If you are looking for a holster that will fit it for the range or taking outside, then there are still holsters made and many made over the years that were made for commercial look for lugers.

Ed

alanint · 08-24-2011, 08:52 AM

I always liked El Paso Saddlery's 1900 Test holster replica

http://www.epsaddlery.com/pc-105-14-1900-holster.aspx

badjuju_4 · 08-24-2011, 11:27 AM

All, thanks for the replies.

What I was thinking of was a holster a German Landser would have access to during the war. That's why the softshell P-38 and Browning HP's came to mind, if it would fit. I'd also like to stay with a military issue type, if possible.

To me it seems like the standard Luger holster with it's buckle closure would be detrimental in a situation where you'd need to draw your side arm quickly. The police model seem's more practical.

Anyway, I'm open to all suggestions.

Thanks again,
Bill

badjuju_4 · 08-26-2011, 01:14 PM

All,

On another forum, someone answered that yes, a Luger will fit in a P-38 softshell holster. So, I'm going to get a repro P-38 holster to go with my German field gear, and an original P-08 holster to go with the pistol itself.

Thanks to everyone that replied.
Bill

08-24-2011, 06:19 AM	#1
badjuju_4 New User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New guy and alternate holsters All, This is my first post being a new member, so I wanted to begin by introducing myself. I'm married with kids, career Army- soon retiring, and my interests and hobbies revolve around WWII. That being said, one of the things I do is collect WWII era weapons, but I'm getting my first Luger in a week or two (waiting for the transfer). It's a 1936 S/42, slightly mismatched, shooter grade. I buy guns more for shooting than collectability, and I registered here to further my Luger knowlege. I've been browsing through over the past few days, learning more and looking for the answer to a question I have, but didn't find an answer. So here it is: Other than the standard hardshell, are there any other types of holsters for a P08, or that it will fit (softshell P38, Browning HP, etc.)? I know the spare mag and tool might not, but was mainly thinking of the pistol itself. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Bill (badjuju_4) __________________ "Wars may be fought with weapons, but they are won by men."- General George S. Patton, Jr

08-24-2011, 08:03 AM	#2
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,197 Thanks: 1,416 Thanked 4,462 Times in 2,336 Posts	Welcome and a big Thank You! for your dedication & service!!! I don't know anything about holsters...but there was a kind of neat looking French 'clamshell' holster for a Luger pictured here some time back...(think of a Nambu style holster)... I've been on the lookout for one...It is definitely a conversation/argument starter... __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

08-24-2011, 08:33 AM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	Lots of holsters will fit a luger, but just not as well as a real holster? It depends on what you are looking for, I have pictures of a luger that has been in a 1911 holster for 50+ years and it appears to fit fine. If you are looking for a holster that will fit it for the range or taking outside, then there are still holsters made and many made over the years that were made for commercial look for lugers. Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

08-24-2011, 11:27 AM	#5
badjuju_4 New User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	All, thanks for the replies. What I was thinking of was a holster a German Landser would have access to during the war. That's why the softshell P-38 and Browning HP's came to mind, if it would fit. I'd also like to stay with a military issue type, if possible. To me it seems like the standard Luger holster with it's buckle closure would be detrimental in a situation where you'd need to draw your side arm quickly. The police model seem's more practical. Anyway, I'm open to all suggestions. Thanks again, Bill __________________ "Wars may be fought with weapons, but they are won by men."- General George S. Patton, Jr

08-26-2011, 01:14 PM	#6
badjuju_4 New User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	All, On another forum, someone answered that yes, a Luger will fit in a P-38 softshell holster. So, I'm going to get a repro P-38 holster to go with my German field gear, and an original P-08 holster to go with the pistol itself. Thanks to everyone that replied. Bill __________________ "Wars may be fought with weapons, but they are won by men."- General George S. Patton, Jr

08-24-2011, 08:52 AM	#4
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	I always liked El Paso Saddlery's 1900 Test holster replica http://www.epsaddlery.com/pc-105-14-1900-holster.aspx