New 1916 Luger

Luger1920 · 09-13-2018, 10:11 PM

My first Luger with non-matching serial numbers. This will be a shooter. Taking it out Saturday to see how it shoots. Have been reading the Standard Catalog of Luger over the past couple weeks.

HerrKaiser · 09-13-2018, 10:16 PM

Just be warned that Standard Caralog is a fountain of misinformation as many on here will tell you (I also used it at first a base source) . Other than that, your pistol has been reblued and I don’t think the grips are original. Regardless, hope it shoots well for you and gets you into collecting!

4 Scale · 09-14-2018, 12:09 AM

A really handsome shooter, let us know range performance.

The Standard Catalogue of Luger was also my first Luger book. Cheap, available, I'd call it the proverbial good start. I've been told it has some inaccuracies but I still find it pleasant to browse. I hope you enjoy the book and your P 08.

MAUSER88 · 09-14-2018, 04:38 PM

Sweet looking shooter!!

Luger1920 · 09-16-2018, 02:59 PM

Took it to the indoor range today. I shot RWS 124gr and Herters 115 gr. The Luger jammed more with the RWS and didn't jam as much with Herters. It would not even feed one round of Hornady HAP reloads. It shot approximately 2" to 2.5" left at 20 feet. I will try a brand new magazine and some different ammo next time out.

DonVoigt · 09-16-2018, 03:14 PM

Describe your "jam"s; or show a picture next time.
Stay away from reloads.
How "old" is/was the Herters and RWS? One does not see either around here.

How about some fresh Winchester white box, or Blazer Brass 115 gr ammo?

Clean and lube well, hold on tight! Better luck next time.

Luger1920 · 09-16-2018, 05:00 PM

The Herters is less than 12 months old from Cabelas. They still sell it. The RWS is 2 or 3 years old. I don't see it around here anymore (orange/black) box. I will try CCI Blazer and another brand (PMC) next time. I will photo the jams also.

rhuff · 09-17-2018, 03:48 PM

Do you have more than one mag to try?? If you can, I would suggest that you purchase 1-2 new Mec-Gar Luger mags. Greg Cote Ltd. usually has them, and at the best price around. Old Luger mags can cause feeding problems in some Lugers.....not all.

Your Luger may well be a bit ammo sensitive, and you will need to try different brands to find what your gun likes. Good luck, and keep us informed.

09-13-2018, 10:11 PM	#1
Luger1920 User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Midwest Posts: 5 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New 1916 Luger My first Luger with non-matching serial numbers. This will be a shooter. Taking it out Saturday to see how it shoots. Have been reading the Standard Catalog of Luger over the past couple weeks.

09-13-2018, 10:16 PM	#2
HerrKaiser User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: South Carolina Posts: 848 Thanks: 784 Thanked 861 Times in 411 Posts	Just be warned that Standard Caralog is a fountain of misinformation as many on here will tell you (I also used it at first a base source) . Other than that, your pistol has been reblued and I don’t think the grips are original. Regardless, hope it shoots well for you and gets you into collecting! __________________ -QM Looking for Mauser S/42 toggle train #22

09-16-2018, 03:14 PM	#6
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,441 Thanked 4,350 Times in 2,040 Posts	Describe your "jam"s; or show a picture next time. Stay away from reloads. How "old" is/was the Herters and RWS? One does not see either around here. How about some fresh Winchester white box, or Blazer Brass 115 gr ammo? Clean and lube well, hold on tight! Better luck next time. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

09-16-2018, 05:00 PM	#7
Luger1920 User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Midwest Posts: 5 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Herters 9mm The Herters is less than 12 months old from Cabelas. They still sell it. The RWS is 2 or 3 years old. I don't see it around here anymore (orange/black) box. I will try CCI Blazer and another brand (PMC) next time. I will photo the jams also.

09-17-2018, 03:48 PM	#8
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,291 Thanks: 2,709 Thanked 972 Times in 717 Posts	Do you have more than one mag to try?? If you can, I would suggest that you purchase 1-2 new Mec-Gar Luger mags. Greg Cote Ltd. usually has them, and at the best price around. Old Luger mags can cause feeding problems in some Lugers.....not all. Your Luger may well be a bit ammo sensitive, and you will need to try different brands to find what your gun likes. Good luck, and keep us informed. __________________ Need DWM breechblock #21

09-14-2018, 12:09 AM	#3
4 Scale User Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 544 Thanks: 194 Thanked 489 Times in 251 Posts	A really handsome shooter, let us know range performance. The Standard Catalogue of Luger was also my first Luger book. Cheap, available, I'd call it the proverbial good start. I've been told it has some inaccuracies but I still find it pleasant to browse. I hope you enjoy the book and your P 08.

09-14-2018, 04:38 PM	#4
MAUSER88 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 257 Thanks: 5 Thanked 58 Times in 31 Posts	Sweet looking shooter!!

09-16-2018, 02:59 PM	#5
Luger1920 User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Midwest Posts: 5 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Took it to the indoor range today. I shot RWS 124gr and Herters 115 gr. The Luger jammed more with the RWS and didn't jam as much with Herters. It would not even feed one round of Hornady HAP reloads. It shot approximately 2" to 2.5" left at 20 feet. I will try a brand new magazine and some different ammo next time out.