Shooting Lugers (Safety Issue)

Luke · 07-15-2001, 05:23 PM

Aside from collecting Lugers, I want to purchase one which will be used exclusively for shooting. The big question for me is: Which era Luger?

Is it safer to shoot a more recently manufactured Luger (1930s and 1940s) than to shoot a WW-I era Luger?

I would like to find a mechanically sound 1908 - 1913 Luger which might have mismatched parts but which is mechanically safe; but I have a concern that the older Lugers might blow up in my face.

Would appreciate advice and/or the experience of more experienced Luger users.

Thanks for your help.

07-15-2001, 05:23 PM	#1
Luke User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NC - USA Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 6 Posts	Shooting Lugers (Safety Issue) Aside from collecting Lugers, I want to purchase one which will be used exclusively for shooting. The big question for me is: Which era Luger? Is it safer to shoot a more recently manufactured Luger (1930s and 1940s) than to shoot a WW-I era Luger? I would like to find a mechanically sound 1908 - 1913 Luger which might have mismatched parts but which is mechanically safe; but I have a concern that the older Lugers might blow up in my face. Would appreciate advice and/or the experience of more experienced Luger users. Thanks for your help.