Shooting hollow points

John Sabato · 06-13-2002, 10:58 AM

Roadkill,

No flames... just facts.

It is not YOU, it is the P-1 (P-38) because it doesn't have a stationary barrel it will NEVER be as accurate as a Luger... at least at longer than combat pistol ranges (25 yards or less).

While the Luger trigger is no match target mechanism, The P-38 designed trigger is a far cry from what is needed for accurate shooting. It will certainly get the first shot off in a Close Quarters combat situation... and is a great defensive pistol up to about 10 yards, I wouldn't use one for plinking at 50 yards... it would be a waste of ammunition...

I have owned 4 p-38's and shot a lot more of them. They are great for carrying, but to quote a now deceased gun magazine writer..."they are like lightning... they never strike twice in the same place."
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You will note that you have never seen a TARGET quality pistol built from a P-38... 1911A1's and Luger's yes... but not the P-38

06-13-2002, 10:58 AM	#11
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	Roadkill, No flames... just facts. It is not YOU, it is the P-1 (P-38) because it doesn't have a stationary barrel it will NEVER be as accurate as a Luger... at least at longer than combat pistol ranges (25 yards or less). While the Luger trigger is no match target mechanism, The P-38 designed trigger is a far cry from what is needed for accurate shooting. It will certainly get the first shot off in a Close Quarters combat situation... and is a great defensive pistol up to about 10 yards, I wouldn't use one for plinking at 50 yards... it would be a waste of ammunition... I have owned 4 p-38's and shot a lot more of them. They are great for carrying, but to quote a now deceased gun magazine writer..."they are like lightning... they never strike twice in the same place." <img src="graemlins/roflmao.gif" border="0" alt="[hiha]" /> You will note that you have never seen a TARGET quality pistol built from a P-38... 1911A1's and Luger's yes... but not the P-38 __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

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