Lugers for Self Defense?

Pvt.Joker · 06-04-2008, 05:06 AM

Well, there's at least ONE more person here who keeps a Luger for a self-defense/carry pistol. Most of my gun collection is rifles/belt-feds/shotguns, and the ONLY two pistols I currently own are my 1939 42 matching Luger, and a reproduction ASM version of the old Civil War era Colt 1860 Army .44 black powder cap and ball revolver. Between the two, the Luger IS the more practical as a carry pistol.

Of course, propped up next to the nightstand that the loaded Luger sleeps on is also a loaded retro AR-15/M16, which would likely be the FIRST thing I'd grab at the sound of breaking glass in the wee hours. But it's not really suited for concealed carry, so it's back to the Luger in a custom leather holster that sits angled and high enough to be discrete. And as far as the Police taking it away after a shooting, well, IF I ever have to use it in a self-defense shooting, the relative monetary value of the gun is going to be the LEAST of my concerns, at that point.

06-04-2008, 05:06 AM	#11
Pvt.Joker New User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well, there's at least ONE more person here who keeps a Luger for a self-defense/carry pistol. Most of my gun collection is rifles/belt-feds/shotguns, and the ONLY two pistols I currently own are my 1939 42 matching Luger, and a reproduction ASM version of the old Civil War era Colt 1860 Army .44 black powder cap and ball revolver. Between the two, the Luger IS the more practical as a carry pistol. Of course, propped up next to the nightstand that the loaded Luger sleeps on is also a loaded retro AR-15/M16, which would likely be the FIRST thing I'd grab at the sound of breaking glass in the wee hours. But it's not really suited for concealed carry, so it's back to the Luger in a custom leather holster that sits angled and high enough to be discrete. And as far as the Police taking it away after a shooting, well, IF I ever have to use it in a self-defense shooting, the relative monetary value of the gun is going to be the LEAST of my concerns, at that point.