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John Sabato · 12-15-2008, 12:04 PM

I agree that the ammo may have been underpowered... Fiocchi ammo is particularly bad for Lugers as it was loaded to make sure that if it were accidently used in the 9mm Gilisenti auto pistol that it wouldn't disassemble the gun in the shooter's hand... The cartridge cases are virtually identical.

Winchester bulk white box of 100 rounds 115 gr. FMJ ammo available in most walmart stores is very reliable ammo in both Lugers and P-38 pistols. Make sure the gun is reasonably lubricated with breakfree during shooting...

hdjoe · 12-19-2008, 03:31 AM

I am using the Fiocchi ammo as it was just about the only .30 ammo I could find. Here in the bay area none of the walmart stores carry ammo. That is a problem about living in California.

Because I live in California, I found out I can only purchase one gun every 30 days and I have to have a safety certification before I can buy. So do you have a recommendation on a specific brand?

Thanks

Joe

12-15-2008, 12:04 PM	#1
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,309 Times in 1,098 Posts	I agree that the ammo may have been underpowered... Fiocchi ammo is particularly bad for Lugers as it was loaded to make sure that if it were accidently used in the 9mm Gilisenti auto pistol that it wouldn't disassemble the gun in the shooter's hand... The cartridge cases are virtually identical. Winchester bulk white box of 100 rounds 115 gr. FMJ ammo available in most walmart stores is very reliable ammo in both Lugers and P-38 pistols. Make sure the gun is reasonably lubricated with breakfree during shooting... __________________ 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..."*

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12-19-2008, 03:31 AM	#2
hdjoe User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Not in Kansas Anymore Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I am using the Fiocchi ammo as it was just about the only .30 ammo I could find. Here in the bay area none of the walmart stores carry ammo. That is a problem about living in California. Because I live in California, I found out I can only purchase one gun every 30 days and I have to have a safety certification before I can buy. So do you have a recommendation on a specific brand? Thanks Joe