Shooting a Luger with Syntech ammo safe?

Kohaku2416 · 09-19-2023, 02:00 AM

Hello everyone, I wanted to ask if it's safe to shoot 124 grain Syntech "lipstick" fmj from a vintage Luger?

I bought the ammo to try out as I like the idea of the ammo reducing lead and copper fouling but I wanted to hear everyone's thoughts if it's safe to use in the gun. Thanks

Karl · 09-19-2023, 09:44 AM

Brandon,

I have used 115 grain, polymer coated (lipstick) bullets in lugers without a problem. The problem I have had is that they require more care to reload due to the tendency of the coating to chip off.

KFS

Kohaku2416 · 09-20-2023, 03:20 PM

Hello,

I don't intend to reload it but I do want to make sure 124 grain isn't to hot on the the toggle. I wanted 115 grain but I think 124 is all he had left in stock.

If it is to hot to shoot in a Luger I will save it for something else I have to plink with in 9mm.

reiver · 09-20-2023, 09:29 PM

Should be, usually the specs are lower on the 124 when it comes to muzzle velocity so basically a wash...

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Kohaku2416 User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Muncie Indiana Posts: 125 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Shooting a Luger with Syntech ammo safe? Hello everyone, I wanted to ask if it's safe to shoot 124 grain Syntech "lipstick" fmj from a vintage Luger? I bought the ammo to try out as I like the idea of the ammo reducing lead and copper fouling but I wanted to hear everyone's thoughts if it's safe to use in the gun. Thanks

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09-19-2023, 09:44 AM	#2
Karl Lifer - Twice Over Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Savannah Posts: 531 Thanks: 0 Thanked 280 Times in 123 Posts	Brandon, I have used 115 grain, polymer coated (lipstick) bullets in lugers without a problem. The problem I have had is that they require more care to reload due to the tendency of the coating to chip off. KFS

09-20-2023, 03:20 PM	#3
Kohaku2416 User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Muncie Indiana Posts: 125 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Hello, I don't intend to reload it but I do want to make sure 124 grain isn't to hot on the the toggle. I wanted 115 grain but I think 124 is all he had left in stock. If it is to hot to shoot in a Luger I will save it for something else I have to plink with in 9mm.

09-20-2023, 09:29 PM	#4
reiver User Join Date: Feb 2023 Posts: 132 Thanks: 81 Thanked 149 Times in 63 Posts	Should be, usually the specs are lower on the 124 when it comes to muzzle velocity so basically a wash...