My "new" Luger 08 from 1940

Logger08 · 01-23-2018, 05:08 PM

Hello,

Thank for your input.

After having read your comments again and also material from additional sources, I think I have a better understanding now.
So from my point of view it is a combination of energy and impulse from the cartridge that will operate the 08.
And here it seems a balance has to be found.
(But as velocity is impacting energy squared and impulse linear, I think choosing heavier bullets is generally not the best option.)

I will first try different ammo in my Sig Sauer P220 to get a feeling.
Then I think I will start with the one I perceive weakest in the 08 and see how it works.
I will share the results.
(Sad thing is I will not be able to go on the range for the next 10days.)

Best regards,
Martin

01-23-2018, 05:08 PM	#13
Logger08 User Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 24 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Hello, Thank for your input. After having read your comments again and also material from additional sources, I think I have a better understanding now. So from my point of view it is a combination of energy and impulse from the cartridge that will operate the 08. And here it seems a balance has to be found. (But as velocity is impacting energy squared and impulse linear, I think choosing heavier bullets is generally not the best option.) I will first try different ammo in my Sig Sauer P220 to get a feeling. Then I think I will start with the one I perceive weakest in the 08 and see how it works. I will share the results. (Sad thing is I will not be able to go on the range for the next 10days.) Best regards, Martin