Really big Luger question!!

Jimbo · 06-13-2002, 11:40 PM

There is nothing wrong with using a P08 for self defense.

It it the best? No.

Glocks, Sigs and others are smaller, lighter, as accurate and is more reliable. No beveled magwell. Toggles are not as "user friendly" clearing a jam. Safety is awkward. No double action first shot -- potential for accidental discarge. Blueing is not particularly corrosion resistant. Some Lugers cannot handle a steady diet of +P or +P+ ammunition without fears of breakage. Lastly, if you shoot someone in self-defense the police may never give you your Luger back.

No reason you couldn't use a Luger for self defense but with so many exceptional handguns available in a variety of calibers why would you?

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06-13-2002, 11:40 PM	#7
Jimbo User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SF CA Posts: 167 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	There is nothing wrong with using a P08 for self defense. It it the best? No. Glocks, Sigs and others are smaller, lighter, as accurate and is more reliable. No beveled magwell. Toggles are not as "user friendly" clearing a jam. Safety is awkward. No double action first shot -- potential for accidental discarge. Blueing is not particularly corrosion resistant. Some Lugers cannot handle a steady diet of +P or +P+ ammunition without fears of breakage. Lastly, if you shoot someone in self-defense the police may never give you your Luger back. No reason you couldn't use a Luger for self defense but with so many exceptional handguns available in a variety of calibers why would you?