Orimar Stainless lugers

nero · 08-27-2003, 04:02 PM

Hello,
I am new to this forum. I have been a handgun enthusiast for a number of years and have recently become interested in Luger pistols. I am interested in purchasing a good/reliable 9mm Luger shooter (not a collectors piece). I am wondering how the Orimar Stainless Lugers perform. Are they reliable and accurate? Would you'll recommend them as a good shooter? Would I be better off buying a older more traditional Luger? I don't want to spend more than $700-$800 for a reliable shooter. Also, any suggestions on where/how to purchase the stainless luger? Can I order one directly from Orimar? Do they have a website, or perhaps a catalog I could browse? Also, any recommendations on factory ammo to use? I've heard that Lugers work better with hotter loads. Finally, how difficult are Luger pistols to field strip, clean, and maintain. I apologize for my ignorance, but everyone's a novice at first. BTW, this is a great looking forum! Thanx.
Nero

riffraff · 08-27-2003, 06:52 PM

Hello! I am quite new to this forum also. I recomend that you read all the posts in the new members forum and the Post WW II forum to answer most of your questions. This will also answer many questions you haven't thought of yet. Cheers!

Edward Tinker · 08-27-2003, 07:02 PM

Riffraff is right on! <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" /> Lots of good info here, explore around, use the search faeture for assorted words and phrases.

Welcome Jerry!

I don't have one of the newer ones, but was tempted to buy one at the Reno show, <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />

Ed

Steve Richards · 08-27-2003, 08:33 PM

Welcome to our happy little group.

The Orimar guns can be ordered directly from them. Check out the Links and Resources to the left and take Riffraffs advise and check out the Post WWII section.

I have two of these guns and like both. The 9mm works great with S&B ammo and I have found a commercial reloader for .30cal. The factory tests with .30cal Winchester but it is expensive and hard to find.

They are at the top end of your price range new but around here, even a shooter grade vintage runs about $500 or more. For about $200 more you can get a brand new pistol. Then the addiction starts! To paraphrase the old potato chip add "bet you can't own just one!"

BogeyB · 08-28-2003, 08:42 PM

Hi nero!
DFW Arms has the s.s. lugers for shipment to your FFL holder. Thier ph# is 817-459-2122, ask for Wolfe(?).

bbqjpw · 08-28-2003, 10:08 PM

I just called DFW yesterday and they do have a 4" stainless in stock, however they want $795.00 for it and if you order it from Orimar it would only be $695.00. But I have had alot of trouble contacting Orimar directly.

John Sabato · 08-29-2003, 04:37 PM

Send them a fax request to order to the same number as their voice number... it serves dual duty. I understand that they respond faster to a fax...

nero · 09-01-2003, 11:13 AM

Thanks for your replies, I appreciate your responses. Can any of you stainless Luger owners tell me what kind of reliability/performance you've had with them? Any problems/issues to be aware of? Thanx.

Nero

bbqjpw · 09-03-2003, 01:15 AM

I received an E-mail from R Romo today and it appears that their phone number and address have changed to:

Orimar Corp
PO box 8767
Houston,TX
77249-8767

(713) 305-8540

R Romar stated that they were on vacation for the last 2 weeks that's why they were late responding to E-mail or answering phones. The 4" SS 9MM luger cost's $695.00 plus $30.00 S/H. They will ship on receipt of funds and FFL.

Jim

John Sabato · 09-03-2003, 10:24 AM

Thanks Jim for the information... I will update the Links & Resources page of the forum today to reflect the new address and phone number.

08-27-2003, 04:02 PM	#1
nero New User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Tampa Bay area FL Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Orimar Stainless lugers Hello, I am new to this forum. I have been a handgun enthusiast for a number of years and have recently become interested in Luger pistols. I am interested in purchasing a good/reliable 9mm Luger shooter (not a collectors piece). I am wondering how the Orimar Stainless Lugers perform. Are they reliable and accurate? Would you'll recommend them as a good shooter? Would I be better off buying a older more traditional Luger? I don't want to spend more than $700-$800 for a reliable shooter. Also, any suggestions on where/how to purchase the stainless luger? Can I order one directly from Orimar? Do they have a website, or perhaps a catalog I could browse? Also, any recommendations on factory ammo to use? I've heard that Lugers work better with hotter loads. Finally, how difficult are Luger pistols to field strip, clean, and maintain. I apologize for my ignorance, but everyone's a novice at first. BTW, this is a great looking forum! Thanx. Nero __________________ nero

08-27-2003, 06:52 PM	#2
riffraff User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: central Arkansas Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hello! I am quite new to this forum also. I recomend that you read all the posts in the new members forum and the Post WW II forum to answer most of your questions. This will also answer many questions you haven't thought of yet. Cheers! __________________ Time Warp

08-27-2003, 07:02 PM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,911 Thanks: 1,986 Thanked 4,502 Times in 2,077 Posts	Riffraff is right on! <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" /> Lots of good info here, explore around, use the search faeture for assorted words and phrases. Welcome Jerry! I don't have one of the newer ones, but was tempted to buy one at the Reno show, <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

08-28-2003, 08:42 PM	#5
BogeyB Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mc Donough, GA. Posts: 419 Thanks: 0 Thanked 222 Times in 96 Posts	Hi nero! DFW Arms has the s.s. lugers for shipment to your FFL holder. Thier ph# is 817-459-2122, ask for Wolfe(?). __________________ MAGA Always!! NRA Benifactor, GCA

08-29-2003, 04:37 PM	#7
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Send them a fax request to order to the same number as their voice number... it serves dual duty. I understand that they respond faster to a fax... __________________ 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..."*

08-27-2003, 08:33 PM	#4
Steve Richards User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 487 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Welcome to our happy little group. The Orimar guns can be ordered directly from them. Check out the Links and Resources to the left and take Riffraffs advise and check out the Post WWII section. I have two of these guns and like both. The 9mm works great with S&B ammo and I have found a commercial reloader for .30cal. The factory tests with .30cal Winchester but it is expensive and hard to find. They are at the top end of your price range new but around here, even a shooter grade vintage runs about $500 or more. For about $200 more you can get a brand new pistol. Then the addiction starts! To paraphrase the old potato chip add "bet you can't own just one!"

08-28-2003, 10:08 PM	#6
bbqjpw User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Everett,WA Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I just called DFW yesterday and they do have a 4" stainless in stock, however they want $795.00 for it and if you order it from Orimar it would only be $695.00. But I have had alot of trouble contacting Orimar directly.

09-01-2003, 11:13 AM	#8
nero New User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Tampa Bay area FL Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for your replies, I appreciate your responses. Can any of you stainless Luger owners tell me what kind of reliability/performance you've had with them? Any problems/issues to be aware of? Thanx. Nero __________________ nero

09-03-2003, 01:15 AM	#9
bbqjpw User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Everett,WA Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I received an E-mail from R Romo today and it appears that their phone number and address have changed to: Orimar Corp PO box 8767 Houston,TX 77249-8767 (713) 305-8540 R Romar stated that they were on vacation for the last 2 weeks that's why they were late responding to E-mail or answering phones. The 4" SS 9MM luger cost's $695.00 plus $30.00 S/H. They will ship on receipt of funds and FFL. Jim

09-03-2003, 10:24 AM	#10
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Thanks Jim for the information... I will update the Links & Resources page of the forum today to reflect the new address and phone number. __________________ 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..."*