This may be just another stupid idea!!!!

beamersquared · 01-21-2003, 09:05 PM

I only own 1 luger (a shooter and a darn good one at that), but lately I have been getting a funny image in my head, a crazy idea if you will, it sort of goes like this!!

I want a 8 inch barrel length luger with a scope on it!!!!!!!!!

I know!! you guys think im probably crazy, but the luger has outstanding accuracy and great ergonomics, why not couple that with some state of the art opticts and make a tack driving target demon!!!! as I call it.

So since im a novice in the luger knowledge area I want to know if this has been done before and get a little feedback about this idea.

I would really like to take this kind of rig to the range and show them 1911 guys a few things.

So what does everyone think!! Can this be done?? Should it be done?? or should I seek counseling!!!

Beamersquared

Lonnie Zimmerman · 01-21-2003, 09:21 PM

Beamer; I have tried this, but after you get all the gear on the barrel, the action won"t cycle because of the added weight. I do have one that shoots better than anyone would believe (except sight on it. I made a mount that fits in the military dovetails, but have had trouble with it shooting loose, so am still working on the problem. I also have a Broomhandle Mauser with a 4x power scope on it that shoots better than the Luger. It is in .30 Mauser.
Lonnie

Lonnie Zimmerman · 01-21-2003, 09:25 PM

I see that some of my words dissapeared in the above message. Should have read except Dwight Gruber and Rick Wagner and that I used the Dr. Sight, only about one and a half ounces. GREAT with a shoulder stock!!!
Lonnie

Thor · 01-21-2003, 09:42 PM

Why not add a flame thrower and grenade launcher while you are at it!

Just kidding! Navy Lugers with 6" barrel shoot VERY GOOD for having only open sights. Waffen Werle does some exotic things with Luger pistols!

Pete Ebbink · 01-21-2003, 09:55 PM

Here is the web site link to Waffen Werle :

http://www.touri.de/werle/index.html

Love that "smokin" luger affect on their opening web page... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="eek.gif" />

Regards,

Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />

Dwight Gruber · 01-21-2003, 10:39 PM

Lonnie's Doctor Sight is quite a gadget. Anybody who is getting tired of fighting with the Luger's silly regular sights ought to give it a look.

--Dwight

Lonnie Zimmerman · 01-21-2003, 11:53 PM

Rick; you need to fabricate one of these mounts as I am having trouble keeping mine tight.
Lonnie

John Sabato · 01-22-2003, 12:06 PM

Lonnie,

Use setscrews with loctite... give the mixture a day to set and it shouldn't loosen.

How about a photo of your mount?

Lonnie Zimmerman · 01-22-2003, 12:50 PM

John; Loctite has not held it so far. I don"t have photo skills, and am lucky I can even do this.
Lonnie

John Sabato · 01-22-2003, 01:04 PM

Lonnie,

It isn't that hard... find a friend with a scanner connected to their computer... or a digital camera... If they have any knowledge at all of images they can help. (and you might even spark their interest in Lugers in the process).

Hugh · 01-22-2003, 01:31 PM

Here is one, but I don't remember where I got the pictures!

01-21-2003, 09:05 PM	#1
beamersquared User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: michigan Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	This may be just another stupid idea!!!! I only own 1 luger (a shooter and a darn good one at that), but lately I have been getting a funny image in my head, a crazy idea if you will, it sort of goes like this!! I want a 8 inch barrel length luger with a scope on it!!!!!!!!! I know!! you guys think im probably crazy, but the luger has outstanding accuracy and great ergonomics, why not couple that with some state of the art opticts and make a tack driving target demon!!!! as I call it. So since im a novice in the luger knowledge area I want to know if this has been done before and get a little feedback about this idea. I would really like to take this kind of rig to the range and show them 1911 guys a few things. So what does everyone think!! Can this be done?? Should it be done?? or should I seek counseling!!! Beamersquared

01-21-2003, 09:21 PM	#2
Lonnie Zimmerman User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 523 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Beamer; I have tried this, but after you get all the gear on the barrel, the action won"t cycle because of the added weight. I do have one that shoots better than anyone would believe (except sight on it. I made a mount that fits in the military dovetails, but have had trouble with it shooting loose, so am still working on the problem. I also have a Broomhandle Mauser with a 4x power scope on it that shoots better than the Luger. It is in .30 Mauser. Lonnie __________________ Lonnie Zimmerman

01-21-2003, 09:25 PM	#3
Lonnie Zimmerman User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 523 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I see that some of my words dissapeared in the above message. Should have read except Dwight Gruber and Rick Wagner and that I used the Dr. Sight, only about one and a half ounces. GREAT with a shoulder stock!!! Lonnie __________________ Lonnie Zimmerman

01-21-2003, 09:42 PM	#4
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 971 Times in 277 Posts	Why not add a flame thrower and grenade launcher while you are at it! Just kidding! Navy Lugers with 6" barrel shoot VERY GOOD for having only open sights. Waffen Werle does some exotic things with Luger pistols! __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

01-21-2003, 11:53 PM	#7
Lonnie Zimmerman User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 523 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Rick; you need to fabricate one of these mounts as I am having trouble keeping mine tight. Lonnie __________________ Lonnie Zimmerman

01-21-2003, 09:55 PM	#5
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Here is the web site link to Waffen Werle : http://www.touri.de/werle/index.html Love that "smokin" luger affect on their opening web page... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="eek.gif" /> Regards, Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />

01-21-2003, 10:39 PM	#6
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,908 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,330 Times in 435 Posts	Lonnie's Doctor Sight is quite a gadget. Anybody who is getting tired of fighting with the Luger's silly regular sights ought to give it a look. --Dwight

01-22-2003, 12:06 PM	#8
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,309 Times in 1,098 Posts	Lonnie, Use setscrews with loctite... give the mixture a day to set and it shouldn't loosen. How about a photo of your mount? __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

01-22-2003, 12:50 PM	#9
Lonnie Zimmerman User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 523 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	John; Loctite has not held it so far. I don"t have photo skills, and am lucky I can even do this. Lonnie __________________ Lonnie Zimmerman

01-22-2003, 01:04 PM	#10
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,309 Times in 1,098 Posts	Lonnie, It isn't that hard... find a friend with a scanner connected to their computer... or a digital camera... If they have any knowledge at all of images they can help. (and you might even spark their interest in Lugers in the process). __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

01-22-2003, 01:31 PM	#11
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 166 Times in 65 Posts	Here is one, but I don't remember where I got the pictures! __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*