Which one would you buy????

Dwight Gruber · 12-01-2006, 03:48 AM

Dave,

If the purpose is strictly to shoot, I would lean toward the byf. I have used the "better metallurgy" reasoning in the past, and still think it has merit, but there are correspondents here who put no credence in this. Objectively, the byf has 28 years less use on it than the 1917.

I suggest that you ask the seller permisson to dry-fire the gun--perhaps pick up some snap caps to take along. All other things being equal, for shooting consider the trigger pull characteristics as a major factor and buy the one whose trigger pull you prefer.

I agree with Ed that the prices look pretty high for a Luger in the condition you describe.

--Dwight

12-01-2006, 03:48 AM	#3
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,908 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,330 Times in 435 Posts	Dave, If the purpose is strictly to shoot, I would lean toward the byf. I have used the "better metallurgy" reasoning in the past, and still think it has merit, but there are correspondents here who put no credence in this. Objectively, the byf has 28 years less use on it than the 1917. I suggest that you ask the seller permisson to dry-fire the gun--perhaps pick up some snap caps to take along. All other things being equal, for shooting consider the trigger pull characteristics as a major factor and buy the one whose trigger pull you prefer. I agree with Ed that the prices look pretty high for a Luger in the condition you describe. --Dwight