Shot my Borchardt replica today!

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Bill, I guess, Ron, you're the only guy...here.. who has shot the original. HAHA! Bill you must be sadly misinformed..Heck even my Wife Ellie has shot an original Borchardt..Her and 20 guys I know cause I handed the pistol to them personally. David Eash was kind enough to loan us a beautyful Borchardt, David Borjes loaded the ammunition we shot. This all took place at a private estate...our Host was Mr. George Anderson. A good time was had by all. Not many people can lay claim to fireing a genuine original Borchardt it's true...

The recoil was minimal..we fired with the stock attached. Dave had 2 power settings on his loads..one mild and one not so much mild. The first kicked the cartridge fairly close to the shooter. The more powerful loading kicked them some 10-12 feet to the rear.

I suspect the recoil is milder than a stocked Luger due to the spring type and weight of the Borchardt. I have fired untold rounds from stocked pistols and you will not see any appreciable muzzle rise ...even when fireing fast.