Range report Mauser P-08 1974

[HisSoldier]

Today for the first time in over forty years I shot a "Luger". My dad had one, a 1916 that was in excellent condition. I wanted that gun so badly, but dad sold it to someone else before I became of age, since my mom didn't believe in firearms.
I received this one from a collector who bought it ANIB many years ago. I figured that if it had been fired I'd use it as my shooter. I found evidence of firing gunk inside it, and some cotton that had snagged while it was being cleaned. Anyway, I figure that since it is a 4" barreled 9 MM, and that they were made in abundance, I'd shoot it even if it hadn't been fired since the factory. My other one is a .30 caliber 6" barreled P-08, and I believe they only made 4070 of those.
The sun was going down, and it took some time to fire the 20 rounds needed for the Chrony. Towards the end I had to tip the Chronograph sideways so it would read. 10 rounds were PMC Bronze, a cheap FMJ round nose. The other 10 were Federal American Eagle with the same bullet. The cost differed about $.50 between the two boxes.
The PMC averaged 1058 FPS with max variation of 32 FPS, while the Federal averaged 1123 FPS with variation of 54 FPS.
In all I shot 20 of the PMC tonight and 28 of the Federal. There were no failures to operate in any way, which tickled me! The target was 22 yards away and once again I showed my lack of pistol prowess, averaging about an 8" group of ten rounds. I believe this pistol is more accurate than my Colt Stainless Commander but less accurate than my Kimber Match, at least in my hands. The trigger does not feel bad, not gritty, no "steps" in it, but a bit heavy, as I expected.
Dang, I do like this weapon! Thanks for bearing with my narrative.