$150 for a mint cond Stoeger .22?

John Sabato · 07-24-2002, 12:27 PM

Although they carry the legitimate name of Luger (since Stoeger had it trademarked) they are not true toggle actions, but blowback pistols... They are worth the $150 they are asking if that is what you really want to own. The only caution is that the frame IS made of aluminum, and they are not real durable.

If Luger look-a-like is what you want then buy it, but if pure reliability is what you are looking for in a .22 LR auto, buy a Ruger standard auto instead... same fine grip angle, steel framed, and you can even scope it if you want to. Tom Heller may have magazines, but other parts may be very hard to find. Rugers on the other hand will have parts available for years to come and you can probably pick up a nice used one for less than the Stoeger Luger...

Just my $0.02

07-24-2002, 12:27 PM	#3
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	Although they carry the legitimate name of Luger (since Stoeger had it trademarked) they are not true toggle actions, but blowback pistols... They are worth the $150 they are asking if that is what you really want to own. The only caution is that the frame IS made of aluminum, and they are not real durable. If Luger look-a-like is what you want then buy it, but if pure reliability is what you are looking for in a .22 LR auto, buy a Ruger standard auto instead... same fine grip angle, steel framed, and you can even scope it if you want to. Tom Heller may have magazines, but other parts may be very hard to find. Rugers on the other hand will have parts available for years to come and you can probably pick up a nice used one for less than the Stoeger Luger... Just my $0.02 __________________ 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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