Finding a P-08 Today

[johnii]

Originally Posted by wlyon

In 1961 I had just graduated from college ( after 4 years in the Navy). I went to work as a Federal Forester for $4040 per year. That was $336 per month before taxes ,health insurance etc. My take home was around $270 per month. Yes lugers were selling for $60 to $80 but that was a third of my take home pay! So take a third of your present monthly salary and you have a comparison for what you would pay today for a luger. Example you earn $60000 per year or $5000 per month luger sells for $1650. Sure I earned more over the years but lugers prices were also going up. Bill

Right. The P-08 Luger is, to me, the most fascinating 9mm and .30 Luger semi automatic to me. It is historic. It is a fine pistol in my mind. I also like Walthers (PP, PPK, PPK/S). I like this focus instead of the eternal focus on a 1911. I have owned a lot of 1911s. My prize is a WWI Colt issued to the US Army. My second is a Colt Model 07810DXS w/XS sights and 3" Barrel (Kind of modern last I looked). I also have the the Philippine Manilla American Classic by Metro Arms Commander (Code ACC45C) that works every time. I've owned a lot of 1911s in .45 ACP and to tell you the truth the 1911s I own now are functioning and accurate 1911s. Wish I could say the same for Springfield Armory but no. Kimbers work. I've had a few of them. I don't own them anymore. When I downsized I went for my Colts and the Thrilla Manilla (Ali) 1911.

I have an open mind when it comes to experimenting and using guns. I only keep what works every time.

The S/42s I have work every time. They are issued military soldier hand weapons. I respect them.