Post War P.38/Bills American Eagle <img BORDER="0" src='http://boards.rennlist.com/luger/pic.gif'>

Thor · 03-23-2002, 11:31 AM

This gun shoots really good too! I bought it to dress it up as I didnt have a Post War P.38 except my 22 lr version and I wanted a nice shooter. It really surprised me when I fired it last, if I could only make that flyer shot go away, lol. Maybe the next time. I love shooting P.38s. Now I have something that MIGHT compete with Bill's American Eagle Luger. How about a shooting competition at WOL next year? That would be fun!! I looked at Bill's American Eagle Luger Target I fired It was better! ~Thor~

http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/PWTarget.jpg

BILL · 03-23-2002, 12:34 PM

Are you suggesting that a P.38 would be allowed in the competition with a Luger? ;-) Somehow I think that the final result on paper is due a lot to the person who is shooting the pistol. I have to admit the target that accompanied my Eagle when I got it back was almost as impressive as the overall appearance of the pistol. I can never explain how totally pleased I was to get that beauty back and be able to look at the test target and actually hold and admire that pistol. Think about this..A totally restored 1906 American Eagle by Ted Green, custom checkered smooth edge grips in Cocobolo wood by Hugh Clark, and custom matching Cocobolo wood magazine bottoms by GT..and a 'dead on' test target to show the accuracy of the pistol. Somehow I don't think it gets too much better than that. (Ok, I admit it, I have a weak spot in my heart for the P.38s..I can't deny it. I also think that a shooting match (complete with a Lugerforum trophy) would be something that dreams are made of. Of course that would require a lot of loading bench and range time well in advance and a few trips to the optometrist. There is nothing that can't be done, though. I think I have read of Luger target matches that Georg Luger was actually involved in (I have seen the actual postcard that is pictured in Datig's 'The Luger Pistol' that has a charicature of Georg in a Tyrolean hat aiming (what looks like) a baby Luger. Let's talk about it. The only thing more fun than shooting is shooting with someone.

03-23-2002, 01:18 PM

I can't wait to see who the champion of the 1st annual

Luger Forum Shootout is! Let's get it on!!!

03-23-2002, 07:29 PM

Been thinking again,(not good for me), as a JROTC instructor we have rifle teams throughout the area. Competition is desired but transportation for kids is a problem, Hence:Fax matches! Rules are simple,same target, same distance, set time, good faith and fax the scores in to competitors. Matches are done at the same time and posted nlt 24hs.The show down time is once a year when teams get together for actual on site competition. This could be fun. Set up categories,set up brackets, shoot, send in results for compliation. We could even do teams.

Roadkill

03-23-2002, 07:34 PM

Sounds Like a good idea to me Roadkill!

03-23-2002, 11:31 AM	#1
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Post War P.38/Bills American Eagle This gun shoots really good too! I bought it to dress it up as I didnt have a Post War P.38 except my 22 lr version and I wanted a nice shooter. It really surprised me when I fired it last, if I could only make that flyer shot go away, lol. Maybe the next time. I love shooting P.38s. Now I have something that MIGHT compete with Bill's American Eagle Luger. How about a shooting competition at WOL next year? That would be fun!! I looked at Bill's American Eagle Luger Target I fired It was better! ~Thor~ http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/PWTarget.jpg

03-23-2002, 12:34 PM	#2
BILL User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Washington Posts: 826 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Post War P.38/Bills American Eagle Are you suggesting that a P.38 would be allowed in the competition with a Luger? ;-) Somehow I think that the final result on paper is due a lot to the person who is shooting the pistol. I have to admit the target that accompanied my Eagle when I got it back was almost as impressive as the overall appearance of the pistol. I can never explain how totally pleased I was to get that beauty back and be able to look at the test target and actually hold and admire that pistol. Think about this..A totally restored 1906 American Eagle by Ted Green, custom checkered smooth edge grips in Cocobolo wood by Hugh Clark, and custom matching Cocobolo wood magazine bottoms by GT..and a 'dead on' test target to show the accuracy of the pistol. Somehow I don't think it gets too much better than that. (Ok, I admit it, I have a weak spot in my heart for the P.38s..I can't deny it. I also think that a shooting match (complete with a Lugerforum trophy) would be something that dreams are made of. Of course that would require a lot of loading bench and range time well in advance and a few trips to the optometrist. There is nothing that can't be done, though. I think I have read of Luger target matches that Georg Luger was actually involved in (I have seen the actual postcard that is pictured in Datig's 'The Luger Pistol' that has a charicature of Georg in a Tyrolean hat aiming (what looks like) a baby Luger. Let's talk about it. The only thing more fun than shooting is shooting with someone.

03-23-2002, 01:18 PM	#3
Brandon Metcalf Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Post War P.38/Bills American Eagle I can't wait to see who the champion of the 1st annual Luger Forum Shootout is! Let's get it on!!!

03-23-2002, 07:29 PM	#4
R. Grady/Roadkill Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Post War P.38/Bills American Eagle Been thinking again,(not good for me), as a JROTC instructor we have rifle teams throughout the area. Competition is desired but transportation for kids is a problem, Hence:Fax matches! Rules are simple,same target, same distance, set time, good faith and fax the scores in to competitors. Matches are done at the same time and posted nlt 24hs.The show down time is once a year when teams get together for actual on site competition. This could be fun. Set up categories,set up brackets, shoot, send in results for compliation. We could even do teams. Roadkill

03-23-2002, 07:34 PM	#5
Brandon Metcalf Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Post War P.38/Bills American Eagle Sounds Like a good idea to me Roadkill!