New guy on the block

Lukedog · 03-21-2012, 07:58 AM

I'm looking for my first Parabellum,hopefully a 9mm shooter? We have a gun show this weekend in Richmond,Va. and was wondering what would be a decent price for a shooter?

I'll let ya'll know if I strike gold..!

Thanks for your help,

Lukedog (aka) Wes

ithacaartist · 03-21-2012, 08:28 AM

Wes,

The range for a shooter can be from $400 to $1k, or more. Condition would dictate where in this range a particular one would fall. You may do better hanging with the forum and checking the WTS section for a nice shooter another collector is passing along.

Gun shows are a crapshoot--people with insufficient experience/knowledge selling usually overpriced guns. But sometimes you can strike gold...

Most would advise lots of research about Lugers before getting one, so as not to be burned. I've found there is always something to learn about assessing the condition/variation of Lugers. I will echo this because the more you know, the better you may do. If you don't mind paying full retail for a pistol, check out Simpson Ltd. which is a reliable source for Lugers that has a reputation for standing behind their offerings.

David Parker

Curly1 · 03-21-2012, 08:36 AM

Welcome to the forum Wes.

+1 on the WTS section here.

But you have to check frequently cause they don't last long.

Lukedog · 03-21-2012, 02:58 PM

Thanks guys! I need to do my homework....

lugerholsterrepair · 03-21-2012, 03:07 PM

If you buy a pistol with the intention of shooting it..Make sure it shoots...You don't want to get stuck with a problem.

spartacus38 · 03-21-2012, 04:31 PM

Lukedog,
I would suggest you wait,save your money,for a 95% luger.You can probably get one for $1200 to $1500.
Bob

TheRomanhistorian · 03-21-2012, 05:01 PM

Welcome, Wes! As others have said, keep an eye out on the WTS section (we've had quite a few reasonably priced ones pass through) and you've already posted a WTB. Good luck! There are other options if you can't wait (reputable dealers like RGuns, Simpson, and Checkpoint Charlies amongst others) but your patience will be rewarded!

Plus, you might get lucky and see something nice at the gun show (though I've never been so lucky at the gun shows near me).

Lukedog · 03-21-2012, 06:49 PM

Wow....Thanks for the support guys.!I really appreciate it .

Biker86 · 03-24-2012, 02:22 PM

I just returned from the Richmond gun show Wes mentioned. Saw about 6 or 8 Lugers. Most were poor condition and overpriced. A few looked nice but were also probably overpriced.

I'm a newbie on Lugers, but they seem to be like most other things you see at gun shows now. As David says, better do your homework before you buy anything.

Lukedog · 03-25-2012, 10:07 AM

Yeah I was going over about noon time....I think i'll just window shop....lol....

03-21-2012, 07:58 AM	#1
Lukedog User Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 10 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New guy on the block I'm looking for my first Parabellum,hopefully a 9mm shooter? We have a gun show this weekend in Richmond,Va. and was wondering what would be a decent price for a shooter? I'll let ya'll know if I strike gold..! Thanks for your help, Lukedog (aka) Wes

03-21-2012, 08:36 AM	#3
Curly1 User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 1,236 Thanks: 116 Thanked 708 Times in 369 Posts	Welcome to the forum Wes. +1 on the WTS section here. But you have to check frequently cause they don't last long. __________________ Laugh hard and often. Gary

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03-21-2012, 05:01 PM	#7
TheRomanhistorian User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 301 Thanks: 170 Thanked 88 Times in 64 Posts	Welcome, Wes! As others have said, keep an eye out on the WTS section (we've had quite a few reasonably priced ones pass through) and you've already posted a WTB. Good luck! There are other options if you can't wait (reputable dealers like RGuns, Simpson, and Checkpoint Charlies amongst others) but your patience will be rewarded! Plus, you might get lucky and see something nice at the gun show (though I've never been so lucky at the gun shows near me). __________________ Michael Nos morituri te salutant - Supposed saying of the gladiators to the emperor ('We, who are about to die, salute you.') 'We are the lantern bearers, my friend; for us to keep something burning, to carry what light we can forward into the darkness and the wind' - From Rosemary Sutcliff's The Lantern Bearers

03-25-2012, 10:07 AM	#10
Lukedog User Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 10 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Biker Yeah I was going over about noon time....I think i'll just window shop....lol....

03-21-2012, 08:28 AM	#2
ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,334 Thanks: 7,236 Thanked 2,552 Times in 1,358 Posts	Wes, The range for a shooter can be from $400 to $1k, or more. Condition would dictate where in this range a particular one would fall. You may do better hanging with the forum and checking the WTS section for a nice shooter another collector is passing along. Gun shows are a crapshoot--people with insufficient experience/knowledge selling usually overpriced guns. But sometimes you can strike gold... Most would advise lots of research about Lugers before getting one, so as not to be burned. I've found there is always something to learn about assessing the condition/variation of Lugers. I will echo this because the more you know, the better you may do. If you don't mind paying full retail for a pistol, check out Simpson Ltd. which is a reliable source for Lugers that has a reputation for standing behind their offerings. David Parker

03-21-2012, 02:58 PM	#4
Lukedog User Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 10 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks guys! I need to do my homework....

03-21-2012, 04:31 PM	#6
spartacus38 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Lake Tahoe,CA. Posts: 695 Thanks: 0 Thanked 70 Times in 56 Posts	Lukedog, I would suggest you wait,save your money,for a 95% luger.You can probably get one for $1200 to $1500. Bob

03-21-2012, 06:49 PM	#8
Lukedog User Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 10 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wow....Thanks for the support guys.!I really appreciate it .

03-24-2012, 02:22 PM	#9
Biker86 New User Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I just returned from the Richmond gun show Wes mentioned. Saw about 6 or 8 Lugers. Most were poor condition and overpriced. A few looked nice but were also probably overpriced. I'm a newbie on Lugers, but they seem to be like most other things you see at gun shows now. As David says, better do your homework before you buy anything.