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andresere · 03-24-2015, 01:24 PM

Thank you very much for the information. Range day is tomorrow. I ordered a MecGar mag for it and a reproduction take down tool. I have a box of 124gr Winchester (NATO headstamp). What is the reason behind 115 gr? I'm heading to the store and will get some, and if 124gr is detrimental I will make sure I keep it separate. Just curious.

rhuff · 03-24-2015, 02:24 PM

I would NOT shoot the NATO 9mm ammo in this luger as it is loaded too hot. These are old metal handguns and hot ammo can cause breakage.....it is not guaranteed to do it, but more likely than std. range ammo. Standard velocity 115 or 124gr RNFMJ would be my choice. I would only load one(1) round in the mag and then feed it and fire it. If o.k., then load two(2) rounds and try that and so on. Some of these Lugers that have been "worked on" can go full auto and that is quite an experience.....take my word for it!!

Let us know how things work out for you and your "new" Luger.

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03-24-2015, 01:24 PM	#1
andresere User Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 8 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank you very much for the information. Range day is tomorrow. I ordered a MecGar mag for it and a reproduction take down tool. I have a box of 124gr Winchester (NATO headstamp). What is the reason behind 115 gr? I'm heading to the store and will get some, and if 124gr is detrimental I will make sure I keep it separate. Just curious.

03-24-2015, 02:24 PM	#2
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,315 Thanks: 2,750 Thanked 999 Times in 734 Posts	I would NOT shoot the NATO 9mm ammo in this luger as it is loaded too hot. These are old metal handguns and hot ammo can cause breakage.....it is not guaranteed to do it, but more likely than std. range ammo. Standard velocity 115 or 124gr RNFMJ would be my choice. I would only load one(1) round in the mag and then feed it and fire it. If o.k., then load two(2) rounds and try that and so on. Some of these Lugers that have been "worked on" can go full auto and that is quite an experience.....take my word for it!! Let us know how things work out for you and your "new" Luger.