Really big Luger question!!

Roadkill · 06-13-2002, 07:22 AM

A major determining factor in a firearm's success is being adopted by a government entity or police force for use. Without WWI the Luger's history would have been different. It was the best at the time with the best projectile. And it was replaced by more reliable firearms as they became available. There is no question that the 1911 is a better combat weapon than the Luger. There is also no question in my mind that the Luger is possibly the best engineered pistol ever put into production. It doesn't make it the best combat weapon. For home defense or a carry gun, that's different. Do you keep a round in the chamber counting on a 60 year old safety system (at best)to keep it from going off? Either that or chamber a round when required. Keep the Luger on the wall and on the range where it belongs. Get a modern double action or 12ga for home defense. Just my humble opinion.

RK

06-13-2002, 07:22 AM	#3
Roadkill User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,634 Thanks: 1 Thanked 28 Times in 17 Posts	A major determining factor in a firearm's success is being adopted by a government entity or police force for use. Without WWI the Luger's history would have been different. It was the best at the time with the best projectile. And it was replaced by more reliable firearms as they became available. There is no question that the 1911 is a better combat weapon than the Luger. There is also no question in my mind that the Luger is possibly the best engineered pistol ever put into production. It doesn't make it the best combat weapon. For home defense or a carry gun, that's different. Do you keep a round in the chamber counting on a 60 year old safety system (at best)to keep it from going off? Either that or chamber a round when required. Keep the Luger on the wall and on the range where it belongs. Get a modern double action or 12ga for home defense. Just my humble opinion. RK