What got you into lugers?

sheepherder · 03-22-2014, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Edward Tinker

I have a few things that stick out in my mind from growing up - Nambu's, baby Nambu's, then Mustangs...

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Originally Posted by stressed

Mustang are nice. I have two Chevelles and a road runner. Love old cars.

Wow. Reading posts here really points out the differences in thought processes between you guys and me. When I read that, I thought "P-51"...

(p.s. - I have an L98 Vette)

Zorba · 03-22-2014, 07:46 PM

Partially to honor my late father, a WW II vet (Navy, Pacific Theatre), partially because of the fine German engineering (I have a "thing" for old MBZ Diesels too), partly because of the connection to Nazi Germany (Make something good out of something bad), that period of history is the most responsible for the way our world is today and I grew up hearing ALL about it!

I have a Nambu for the same reason, and would LOVE to add a Remington Rand 1911 to the collection. P.38 would be nice too!

stressed · 03-22-2014, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by sheepherder

Wow. Reading posts here really points out the differences in thought processes between you guys and me. When I read that, I thought "P-51"...

(p.s. - I have an L98 Vette)

you didn't think of a Colt Mustang? Maybe the man likes pocket pistols..

I saw your yellow convertible, looks sharp.

View Poll Results: Peaked interest of Lugers
One of the first widely adopted automatic pistols	1	1.27%
Craftsmenship, engineering, function	27	34.18%
Beauty, apperance, style	14	17.72%
Romanticized/connotion to WWI	5	6.33%
Connection to the Weimer Republic	2	2.53%
Romanticized/connection to Nazi Germany & WWII	9	11.39%
Other (explain)	21	26.58%
Voters: 79. You may not vote on this poll

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03-22-2014, 07:46 PM	#2
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 952 Thanks: 777 Thanked 528 Times in 290 Posts	Partially to honor my late father, a WW II vet (Navy, Pacific Theatre), partially because of the fine German engineering (I have a "thing" for old MBZ Diesels too), partly because of the connection to Nazi Germany (Make something good out of something bad), that period of history is the most responsible for the way our world is today and I grew up hearing ALL about it! I have a Nambu for the same reason, and would LOVE to add a Remington Rand 1911 to the collection. P.38 would be nice too!