Advice for a new buyer

thegundude · 06-30-2005, 10:05 AM

You ought to be able to pick one up for $500 or slightly less. The 1920 Commercial Lugers are by far the most common, but most Lugers that're below 80% finish will be shooters.

As far as safe to shoot, I'd say the vast majority are safe. Of course, have a qualified gunsmith check out any gun prior to shooting, but that goes without saying (or should). Just because it's nearly a hundred years old doesn't mean it isn't safe to shoot. Some brand new guns can suffer that malledy.

When selecting a shooter, understand that the 9mms are cheaper to shoot than the .30 Lugers.

Good luck and welcome to the forums.

06-30-2005, 10:05 AM	#2
thegundude User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Western NC Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 3 Thanked 16 Times in 3 Posts	You ought to be able to pick one up for $500 or slightly less. The 1920 Commercial Lugers are by far the most common, but most Lugers that're below 80% finish will be shooters. As far as safe to shoot, I'd say the vast majority are safe. Of course, have a qualified gunsmith check out any gun prior to shooting, but that goes without saying (or should). Just because it's nearly a hundred years old doesn't mean it isn't safe to shoot. Some brand new guns can suffer that malledy. When selecting a shooter, understand that the 9mms are cheaper to shoot than the .30 Lugers. Good luck and welcome to the forums. __________________ Keep your knees in the breeze and your iron in the air. ~Steve