For those who have all: Which is "funnest" config? Navy, Arty, or standard?

Zamo · 12-09-2007, 01:15 AM

If you were just going to go out to the range (or pack a sidearm on some jungle island with giant apes, bugs, and dinosaurs), which Luger would be your first choice? Artillery model? Navy model? Or the ever popular standard 4" version?

You can, no doubt see where this is going. I am pondering rebarreling a shooter (or two??!!!) into shooter versions of these long barreled Lugers just for funs sake, and I want to know, from those of you who have shooting versions of the Navy or Artillery, which is "funner" to have and to shoot?

Thanks in advance for any and all input...
Zamo

Edward Tinker · 12-09-2007, 01:31 AM

Zamo, 6 inch hands down in either 9mm ot 30 luger. However in other guns that Igot, I like the 5 inch for carribility and how it feels in my hand.

For coolness, the 4 in ch and the 8unch are tied. The 4 inch has the "luger" mysteque to it and wins from the folks. the 8 inch attracts them cuz its a Luger, but something is wrong with it....

ed

MFC · 12-09-2007, 02:59 AM

Yea, but if I were up against giant gorillas and dinosaurs,
I'd want the 5" barrel. That's what the 45 cal. luger came with.

Mike C.

lew1 · 12-09-2007, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MFC
Yea, but if I were up against giant gorillas and dinosaurs,
I'd want the 5" barrel. That's what the 45 cal. luger came with.
Mike C.

If I was up against giant gorilla and dinosaurs, I would go in the other direction.

Discretion is the better part of valor.

Vlim · 12-09-2007, 05:51 AM

Stocked artillery with all leather attached. It competes with most things that shoot, including the rifles.

I can shoot it at the range standing, lieing down, kneeling, etc...

Lugerdoc · 12-09-2007, 08:32 AM

Zemo, I do conversions to the 6 or 8" barrels quiet frequestly. Either with or without the Navy or LPO8 rear sights. Lately, the 6" with the Navy rear sights, seem to be the most popular. Tom

the gunman · 12-09-2007, 09:46 AM

If I were up against giant gorillas or dinosaurs . I would want a 20mm anti tank gun.

DaveinTN · 12-09-2007, 11:00 AM

My own personal choice if I were up against maniacal gorillas or dinosaurs would be twin .50's or a chain gun. That being said, I thought this little item would also fit the bill nicely.

Dave in TN.

Zamo · 12-09-2007, 11:10 AM

Tom, your services were exactly who I had in mind. I'll be in touch when the time comes!

Yeah, I put that "giant this and that" in reference to Capt. Englehorn's deft wielding of his Artillery P08 in the latest remake of "King Kong". Nothing against the Luger, or the 9mm parabellum, but I think I'd prefer an M61 Vulcan, a 25mm chaingun, or a good old fashioned M2 BMG against the critters in that movie. Preferably helo mounted and far, far above the carnage.
Though I must admit, Capt. Englehorn's Luger did play a small part in my renewed interest in the P08. I saw it when I watched the movie, then I had to figure out if it was a Navy or an Artillery, then I wanted one, then I bought one, then I bought another...

Zamo · 12-09-2007, 11:12 AM

Oops, for some reason I didn't see your post Dave, before I posted...though it shows great minds think alike!

Vlim · 12-09-2007, 11:49 AM

When attacking gorillas on a remote island, I'd pack some serious heat in this shape:

Rod WMG · 12-09-2007, 12:05 PM

My vote goes to the stocked artillery also.

DaveinTN · 12-09-2007, 12:50 PM

Since I made reference, here's the twin .50's and the chain gun....

Dave in TN.

Alx · 12-26-2007, 07:31 PM

One odd thing about the shooter-ability of a Navy length barrel vs. the Artillery .... the Navy Luger barrel and back sights have a LONGER SIGHT RADIUS than the Artillery set-up, which I think makes for a better sight picture, potentially more accurate aim, and a handier package. The Artillery sights are more ornamental than functional, IMHO.

12-09-2007, 01:15 AM	#1
Zamo User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Washington State Posts: 142 Thanks: 4 Thanked 13 Times in 9 Posts	For those who have all: Which is "funnest" config? Navy, Arty, or standard? If you were just going to go out to the range (or pack a sidearm on some jungle island with giant apes, bugs, and dinosaurs), which Luger would be your first choice? Artillery model? Navy model? Or the ever popular standard 4" version? You can, no doubt see where this is going. I am pondering rebarreling a shooter (or two??!!!) into shooter versions of these long barreled Lugers just for funs sake, and I want to know, from those of you who have shooting versions of the Navy or Artillery, which is "funner" to have and to shoot? Thanks in advance for any and all input... Zamo

12-09-2007, 01:31 AM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,967 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,596 Times in 2,117 Posts	Zamo, 6 inch hands down in either 9mm ot 30 luger. However in other guns that Igot, I like the 5 inch for carribility and how it feels in my hand. For coolness, the 4 in ch and the 8unch are tied. The 4 inch has the "luger" mysteque to it and wins from the folks. the 8 inch attracts them cuz its a Luger, but something is wrong with it.... ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

12-09-2007, 02:59 AM	#3
MFC User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 183 Thanked 281 Times in 162 Posts	Yea, but if I were up against giant gorillas and dinosaurs, I'd want the 5" barrel. That's what the 45 cal. luger came with. Mike C. __________________ Mike C.

12-09-2007, 08:32 AM	#6
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	Zemo, I do conversions to the 6 or 8" barrels quiet frequestly. Either with or without the Navy or LPO8 rear sights. Lately, the 6" with the Navy rear sights, seem to be the most popular. Tom __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

12-09-2007, 11:00 AM	#8
DaveinTN User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 186 Thanks: 3 Thanked 15 Times in 11 Posts	My own personal choice if I were up against maniacal gorillas or dinosaurs would be twin .50's or a chain gun. That being said, I thought this little item would also fit the bill nicely. Dave in TN. Attached Thumbnails

12-09-2007, 05:51 AM	#5
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,990 Times in 1,205 Posts	Stocked artillery with all leather attached. It competes with most things that shoot, including the rifles. I can shoot it at the range standing, lieing down, kneeling, etc...

12-09-2007, 09:46 AM	#7
the gunman User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leland NC 28451 Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	If I were up against giant gorillas or dinosaurs . I would want a 20mm anti tank gun.

12-09-2007, 11:10 AM	#9
Zamo User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Washington State Posts: 142 Thanks: 4 Thanked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Tom, your services were exactly who I had in mind. I'll be in touch when the time comes! Yeah, I put that "giant this and that" in reference to Capt. Englehorn's deft wielding of his Artillery P08 in the latest remake of "King Kong". Nothing against the Luger, or the 9mm parabellum, but I think I'd prefer an M61 Vulcan, a 25mm chaingun, or a good old fashioned M2 BMG against the critters in that movie. Preferably helo mounted and far, far above the carnage. Though I must admit, Capt. Englehorn's Luger did play a small part in my renewed interest in the P08. I saw it when I watched the movie, then I had to figure out if it was a Navy or an Artillery, then I wanted one, then I bought one, then I bought another...

12-09-2007, 11:12 AM	#10
Zamo User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Washington State Posts: 142 Thanks: 4 Thanked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Oops, for some reason I didn't see your post Dave, before I posted...though it shows great minds think alike!

12-09-2007, 11:49 AM	#11
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,990 Times in 1,205 Posts	When attacking gorillas on a remote island, I'd pack some serious heat in this shape:

12-09-2007, 12:05 PM	#12
Rod WMG User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The Edge of Texas Posts: 514 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My vote goes to the stocked artillery also.

12-09-2007, 12:50 PM	#13
DaveinTN User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 186 Thanks: 3 Thanked 15 Times in 11 Posts	Since I made reference, here's the twin .50's and the chain gun.... Dave in TN. Attached Images

12-26-2007, 07:31 PM	#14
Alx User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Nashville, Tennessee area Posts: 263 Thanks: 5 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	One odd thing about the shooter-ability of a Navy length barrel vs. the Artillery .... the Navy Luger barrel and back sights have a LONGER SIGHT RADIUS than the Artillery set-up, which I think makes for a better sight picture, potentially more accurate aim, and a handier package. The Artillery sights are more ornamental than functional, IMHO.