Another 'first Luger' question...

billpocz · 12-13-2011, 06:38 PM

Are there more 'shooter' grades available in one model more than another?

Is there any Luger model that a newbie should 'stay away from'?

I have my WTB here and in a few other places, and I'm waiting (well, semi-patiently)!

Thanks,
Bill

DavidJayUden · 12-13-2011, 07:12 PM

Most shooters stick with the 9mm guns for cost reasons. Some say that a later Mauser guns might be slightly more metallurgically sound for shooting, but that is probably open to speculation and debate.
Shooters come in all shapes and sizes. Generally anything that is mismatched and or refinished or altered gets lumped into that category unless it has other redeeming qualities.
Ane those once uncollectable may become collectable as different blood comes into the game.
Early guns, 1900 and 1906, may be better fondled than shot (alot). IMHO.
My 3 shooters include a 1936 Mauser, a mismatched Navy and a mismatched Artillery. They all get their day at the range in rotation.
dju

mrerick · 12-13-2011, 07:42 PM

I think that David refers to the later WW-II era military proofed Mauser pistols... The 1941 byf mismatch I have and the 1937 almost matched may be my best shooter grade Lugers.

Mauser (and others) manufactured Lugers for commercial sale after WW-II.

You may still find Russian Capture pistols of this era that are reasonably priced. They become available from time to time...

Marc

12-13-2011, 06:38 PM	#1
billpocz User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Very rural northeastern KY Posts: 18 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Another 'first Luger' question... Are there more 'shooter' grades available in one model more than another? Is there any Luger model that a newbie should 'stay away from'? I have my WTB here and in a few other places, and I'm waiting (well, semi-patiently)! Thanks, Bill __________________ *************** I truly enjoy shooting many different types of pistols!!

12-13-2011, 07:42 PM	#3
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,900 Thanks: 1,370 Thanked 3,094 Times in 1,503 Posts	I think that David refers to the later WW-II era military proofed Mauser pistols... The 1941 byf mismatch I have and the 1937 almost matched may be my best shooter grade Lugers. Mauser (and others) manufactured Lugers for commercial sale after WW-II. You may still find Russian Capture pistols of this era that are reasonably priced. They become available from time to time... Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

12-13-2011, 07:12 PM	#2
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Most shooters stick with the 9mm guns for cost reasons. Some say that a later Mauser guns might be slightly more metallurgically sound for shooting, but that is probably open to speculation and debate. Shooters come in all shapes and sizes. Generally anything that is mismatched and or refinished or altered gets lumped into that category unless it has other redeeming qualities. Ane those once uncollectable may become collectable as different blood comes into the game. Early guns, 1900 and 1906, may be better fondled than shot (alot). IMHO. My 3 shooters include a 1936 Mauser, a mismatched Navy and a mismatched Artillery. They all get their day at the range in rotation. dju