Luger information

Dok · 01-10-2002, 09:11 PM

Shooting is OK from a mechanical standpoint. You didn't say what this pistol cost you, and if this is a collectible, and you wish to keep it as such, most collectors would stringly caution against shooting.

All the small parts are numbered (yes even the firing pin) and if one of those broke, it would clearly devalue your collectible. If on the other hand due to some reason not immediarely clear to me, this is a shooter grade Luger, then firing is acceptable.

The ammo is in all likelihood 9mm Parabellum, and many folks have found that 124 grain, FMJ works best. Stay away from +P loads or hot loads in general, that will definitely shorten the life of your parts.

Hope this helps...

Dok

01-10-2002, 09:11 PM	#2
Dok RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bermuda (Eat Your Heart Out) Posts: 1,626 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Luger information Shooting is OK from a mechanical standpoint. You didn't say what this pistol cost you, and if this is a collectible, and you wish to keep it as such, most collectors would stringly caution against shooting. All the small parts are numbered (yes even the firing pin) and if one of those broke, it would clearly devalue your collectible. If on the other hand due to some reason not immediarely clear to me, this is a shooter grade Luger, then firing is acceptable. The ammo is in all likelihood 9mm Parabellum, and many folks have found that 124 grain, FMJ works best. Stay away from +P loads or hot loads in general, that will definitely shorten the life of your parts. Hope this helps... Dok