Ammo for P08 New User

Vlim · 01-01-2011, 03:16 PM

Well, it depends on a lot of factors, the condition of the pistol not being the least of it.

If you are uncertain, consult a good gun smith first and get the pistol checked before attempting to fire it. A P08 in a good technical state shouldn't have issues with standard 9x19 ammuntion. A slower burning powder is preferable, that is the type that the pistol was designed around. Most modern powders are fast burning variations, which provide a different pressure curve. Other than that, the OAL (Overall Average Length) of the round plays a role in reliable feeding.

Winchester 115gr 9x19 works well (100-round 'Valu-Pack'),
Sellier & Bellot 124gr and even the 145gr 'subsonic' work well.

I fired quite a lot of Fiocchi 7,65 para without problems also.

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01-01-2011, 03:16 PM	#4
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,991 Times in 1,205 Posts	Well, it depends on a lot of factors, the condition of the pistol not being the least of it. If you are uncertain, consult a good gun smith first and get the pistol checked before attempting to fire it. A P08 in a good technical state shouldn't have issues with standard 9x19 ammuntion. A slower burning powder is preferable, that is the type that the pistol was designed around. Most modern powders are fast burning variations, which provide a different pressure curve. Other than that, the OAL (Overall Average Length) of the round plays a role in reliable feeding. Winchester 115gr 9x19 works well (100-round 'Valu-Pack'), Sellier & Bellot 124gr and even the 145gr 'subsonic' work well. I fired quite a lot of Fiocchi 7,65 para without problems also.