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Aaron · 05-28-2011, 04:31 PM

Here's what I meant: Lugers are unbelievably finicky, even some of the better ones. First time buyers usually want to shoot their Lugers, and beginners can spend weeks and months getting one to work correctly, if at all. Variations in ammo, magazines, defective parts, springs, shooting stance, etc. can turn a beginner's new Luger into a nightmare. That's why I advise doing one's best to make sure he has a chance of success by trying to begin with a Luger that has no issues. Otherwise the experience can lead to total disappointment. And yes, to me a Luger with issues is an inferior Luger.

Magic Jar · 05-28-2011, 05:07 PM

I understand and quite agree with you Aaron, and if nothing else, I'm patient and tenacious.

Jerry, I like you pecan analogy. I'll get "cracking", and after engaging in internet exchanges for a long time (before Al Gore) I don't take comments personally. Anyway, I've got a pretty thick skin, so even if they are directed to me or my intelligence level I tend to shrug them off.

Incidentally, I don't think any of the comments to me on this thread have been anything but constructive.

James

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05-28-2011, 04:31 PM	#1
Aaron Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 1,008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Here's what I meant: Lugers are unbelievably finicky, even some of the better ones. First time buyers usually want to shoot their Lugers, and beginners can spend weeks and months getting one to work correctly, if at all. Variations in ammo, magazines, defective parts, springs, shooting stance, etc. can turn a beginner's new Luger into a nightmare. That's why I advise doing one's best to make sure he has a chance of success by trying to begin with a Luger that has no issues. Otherwise the experience can lead to total disappointment. And yes, to me a Luger with issues is an inferior Luger.

05-28-2011, 05:07 PM	#2
Magic Jar User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Snake River Plain Posts: 29 Thanks: 14 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I understand and quite agree with you Aaron, and if nothing else, I'm patient and tenacious. Jerry, I like you pecan analogy. I'll get "cracking", and after engaging in internet exchanges for a long time (before Al Gore) I don't take comments personally. Anyway, I've got a pretty thick skin, so even if they are directed to me or my intelligence level I tend to shrug them off. Incidentally, I don't think any of the comments to me on this thread have been anything but constructive. James