30 Luger vs. 9 mm magazine - same thing?

gunsrfun1 · 04-15-2007, 08:06 PM

I know I read this somewhere ... ok, I THINK I read this somewhere ... but couldn't find a post on this subject on this forum: the basic Luger magazine (original or aftermarket) can be used with either 30 Luger or 9 mm ammo, right? thanks

Edward Tinker · 04-15-2007, 08:20 PM

yes, they are interchangeable, a magazine could be for either the 7.65mm (aka 30 luger) or the 9mm, as the 7.65mm was simply enlarged to the dimension of the case (that is simplistic, but generally true).

Ed

Ron Wood · 04-15-2007, 09:14 PM

Quote:

...the 7.65mm was simply enlarged to the dimension of the case (that is simplistic, but generally true)

OK Ed, don't confuse the newbie

...the 9mm was simply enlarged to the dimension of the case (still simplistic but more true!)

Edward Tinker · 04-15-2007, 09:16 PM

sorry, I wrote it and then eidted it for clarity, obviously I eidted wrongllly

gunsrfun1 · 04-16-2007, 08:09 PM

Thank you all. Let me piggyback on this post if you will. I have read that Lugers are finicky about ammunition and magazines. I assume part of that is because the magazines can be fragile? So my question is whether it's a good idea, if you're going to shoot your Luger, to use an aftermarket magazine so as not to damage the original. If so, does anyone have any experience with this aftermarket magazine, which as you can see if half the price of a Mecgar? Thanks http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=318338

Vlim · 04-17-2007, 06:46 AM

Stick by the mecgars, They're great magazines. I use them in my shooter Lugers, a 1937 S/42 in 9mm and a 1972-and-a-half Mauser Parabellum in .30 luger.

Plastic and wood bottoms are fragile. Not a lot will happen with aluminium or zamac magazine bottoms.

04-15-2007, 08:06 PM	#1
gunsrfun1 User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	30 Luger vs. 9 mm magazine - same thing? I know I read this somewhere ... ok, I THINK I read this somewhere ... but couldn't find a post on this subject on this forum: the basic Luger magazine (original or aftermarket) can be used with either 30 Luger or 9 mm ammo, right? thanks

04-15-2007, 08:20 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,916 Thanks: 1,992 Thanked 4,506 Times in 2,080 Posts	yes, they are interchangeable, a magazine could be for either the 7.65mm (aka 30 luger) or the 9mm, as the 7.65mm was simply enlarged to the dimension of the case (that is simplistic, but generally true). 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

04-15-2007, 09:16 PM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,916 Thanks: 1,992 Thanked 4,506 Times in 2,080 Posts	sorry, I wrote it and then eidted it for clarity, obviously I eidted wrongllly __________________ 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

04-16-2007, 08:09 PM	#5
gunsrfun1 User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank you all. Let me piggyback on this post if you will. I have read that Lugers are finicky about ammunition and magazines. I assume part of that is because the magazines can be fragile? So my question is whether it's a good idea, if you're going to shoot your Luger, to use an aftermarket magazine so as not to damage the original. If so, does anyone have any experience with this aftermarket magazine, which as you can see if half the price of a Mecgar? Thanks http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=318338

04-17-2007, 06:46 AM	#6
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,046 Thanks: 1,034 Thanked 3,946 Times in 1,197 Posts	Stick by the mecgars, They're great magazines. I use them in my shooter Lugers, a 1937 S/42 in 9mm and a 1972-and-a-half Mauser Parabellum in .30 luger. Plastic and wood bottoms are fragile. Not a lot will happen with aluminium or zamac magazine bottoms.