Why do folks say they are looking?

Edward Tinker · 11-13-2006, 10:45 AM

Over the last couple of months, I have heard several folks say they are earnestly looking for a shooter, they can't find them for under $2,000 ANYWHERE, and they look and look. Yet there are 2 or 3 "shooter' lugers, each for around $650, one that includes a nice WW1 holster for $850 and no takers and have been several for sale for a month or two.

And if say; 5 folks have bemoaned about this issued, there must be 5 times that many looking who never post...

So, do folks just complain, did they spend their money for christmas already, did we reach the end of the road for shooter luger values going up, or?

My gut feeling is that they say they want a "shooter" and when they see it is not pristine, they wait longer...

If that is the case, save up and buy a nice collectable, just don't shoot it

Ed

Brent B. · 11-13-2006, 10:56 AM

Ed: I tend to agree with your statement that when they see it's not in pristine condition they wait longer. I have 2 shooters in fair/decent condition and I just enjoy oiling and admiring the rest of them. Brent B.

John Sabato · 11-13-2006, 11:02 AM

Ed, have priced a pinto lately?

Dan44 · 11-13-2006, 11:07 AM

Did a Pinto survive? haven't seen one in 15 years.

Ron Smith · 11-13-2006, 12:56 PM

We've got a Pinto delivery in town. Got a 427 'vette engine in it. I think the back is filled with concrete to keep it on the ground.

pipeman45 · 11-13-2006, 02:37 PM

I think some people would complain if you sold them gold for a penny a pound

It's soo heavy).

Ron Smith · 11-13-2006, 10:16 PM

Just an idea, but why don't we start a 'shooter' forum. A separate post for photos of shooters. Then the newbees can see what a shooter is.

We have become pretty jaded with wanting to look at and own the best, the rarest and the highest grades. Maybe we should show what we shoot. And be Honest about what we paid for it.

Any takers??

Edward Tinker · 11-13-2006, 10:21 PM

I am for it, we can start a new thread and i will sticky at the top, if we get a lot of piccies, we can see where it goes....

PS: Does it count if one of my shooters hasn't been shot yet...

Ed

Ron Smith · 11-13-2006, 10:30 PM

Heck yeah, that's the whole point. Sometimes you have to build a shooter to get one, I built one of mine and refurbing another.

Ron

Edward Tinker · 11-13-2006, 10:37 PM

Ron, my point is that I bought a nice 6 inch "shooter" and haven't been out shooting yet. Too hard "living" in town. Was a hell of a lot easier to go out to the barn and shoot a box when i lived in Palouse...

Otherwise, my shooter is this one; I paid $350 for it, was my first Luger, and I knew it was buffed bad and reblued, but she shoots very nice. Really likes those solid core through an engine block 9mm

Top one is the artillery, bottom one is my "double date' weimar police shooter that has not gone shooting yet;

Parabellus · 11-14-2006, 07:21 PM

Great-looking bone grip, Ed. Looks like a Wild-West Luger.

I know a shooter is supposed to be non-matching and/or re-finished gun in the neighborhood of $500. Still I can't resist shooting any of my three $1000+ relics even thoug I know I could easilly turn it into a $500 shooter by breaking the extractor. Then I look to see that a new full-size Springfield 1911A1 typically runs well over $1000 and I wonder.....

BTW The Navy-style shooter I hope to find is way off in the future now; my wife informs me that property taxes are coming due with their one-two punch.

Russell

pipeman45 · 11-15-2006, 12:51 AM

EB, Please send me that 6" shooter. I'll find some place for it to let a few rounds off.

View Poll Results: Why aren't they buying like they said?
Spent their money for christmas already	0	0%
They like to complain	6	30.00%
They are wanting a caddy for a pinto price	10	50.00%
Their wife is monitoring their message board usage	4	20.00%
Voters: 20. You may not vote on this poll

11-13-2006, 10:45 AM	#1
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	Why do folks say they are looking? Over the last couple of months, I have heard several folks say they are earnestly looking for a shooter, they can't find them for under $2,000 ANYWHERE, and they look and look. Yet there are 2 or 3 "shooter' lugers, each for around $650, one that includes a nice WW1 holster for $850 and no takers and have been several for sale for a month or two. And if say; 5 folks have bemoaned about this issued, there must be 5 times that many looking who never post... So, do folks just complain, did they spend their money for christmas already, did we reach the end of the road for shooter luger values going up, or? My gut feeling is that they say they want a "shooter" and when they see it is not pristine, they wait longer... If that is the case, save up and buy a nice collectable, just don't shoot it Ed

11-13-2006, 11:02 AM	#3
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	Ed, have priced a pinto lately? __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

11-13-2006, 12:56 PM	#5
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	We've got a Pinto delivery in town. Got a 427 'vette engine in it. I think the back is filled with concrete to keep it on the ground. __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

11-13-2006, 02:37 PM	#6
pipeman45 User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kentucky Posts: 539 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I think some people would complain if you sold them gold for a penny a poundIt's soo heavy). __________________ Dave

11-13-2006, 10:56 AM	#2
Brent B. User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 176 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ed: I tend to agree with your statement that when they see it's not in pristine condition they wait longer. I have 2 shooters in fair/decent condition and I just enjoy oiling and admiring the rest of them. Brent B.

11-13-2006, 11:07 AM	#4
Dan44 User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 78 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Did a Pinto survive? haven't seen one in 15 years.

11-13-2006, 10:16 PM	#7
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Just an idea, but why don't we start a 'shooter' forum. A separate post for photos of shooters. Then the newbees can see what a shooter is. We have become pretty jaded with wanting to look at and own the best, the rarest and the highest grades. Maybe we should show what we shoot. And be Honest about what we paid for it. Any takers?? __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

11-13-2006, 10:21 PM	#8
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	I am for it, we can start a new thread and i will sticky at the top, if we get a lot of piccies, we can see where it goes.... PS: Does it count if one of my shooters hasn't been shot yet... 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

11-13-2006, 10:30 PM	#9
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Heck yeah, that's the whole point. Sometimes you have to build a shooter to get one, I built one of mine and refurbing another. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

11-13-2006, 10:37 PM	#10
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	Ron, my point is that I bought a nice 6 inch "shooter" and haven't been out shooting yet. Too hard "living" in town. Was a hell of a lot easier to go out to the barn and shoot a box when i lived in Palouse... Otherwise, my shooter is this one; I paid $350 for it, was my first Luger, and I knew it was buffed bad and reblued, but she shoots very nice. Really likes those solid core through an engine block 9mm Top one is the artillery, bottom one is my "double date' weimar police shooter that has not gone shooting yet; Attached Thumbnails

11-14-2006, 07:21 PM	#11
Parabellus User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SF Bay Posts: 195 Thanks: 16 Thanked 9 Times in 4 Posts	Great-looking bone grip, Ed. Looks like a Wild-West Luger. I know a shooter is supposed to be non-matching and/or re-finished gun in the neighborhood of $500. Still I can't resist shooting any of my three $1000+ relics even thoug I know I could easilly turn it into a $500 shooter by breaking the extractor. Then I look to see that a new full-size Springfield 1911A1 typically runs well over $1000 and I wonder..... BTW The Navy-style shooter I hope to find is way off in the future now; my wife informs me that property taxes are coming due with their one-two punch. Russell __________________

11-15-2006, 12:51 AM	#12
pipeman45 User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kentucky Posts: 539 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	EB, Please send me that 6" shooter. I'll find some place for it to let a few rounds off. __________________ Dave