Ammo for an old Warhorse

Baron · 11-24-2004, 12:48 AM

Hi "Guys"

First.... pleased to have found this website and joined. Looks like it is full of information.

Got my first luger. My father-in-law had it for many years. Wasn't working after a neighbor "fixed it."

Went to a gunsmith I know. After several months, a couple of parts and its ready to go. I had it reblued - yeah I know, not supposed to, but I wanted a nice looking shooter.

Its a 1918 DWM with matching numbers. The exterior was pretty rough but now it looks great. He did a nice job with nice "strawing" on the proper parts. Just needs some nicer grips.

All that aside, the smith said test fire was fine with some reloads and mechanically in good shape.

Now, finally, to the question. What are preferred loads for this gun? I was planning to use ball ammo, 115 grain, not plus P as I want to have it around as a nice shooter for many years.

Thanks to all who reply. I'm enjoying this website. Might have to get another luger (don't tell my wife!)

pipeman45 · 11-24-2004, 01:05 AM

I've had good luck with Norinco and Winchester from Wally World. I trust we are talking about 9mm here.

DougT · 11-24-2004, 01:12 AM

I've had good luck with Federal "American Eagle" 115 gr. FMJ. This ammo has that longer "nose" that the Lugers seem to like.
DougT

Steve Richards · 11-24-2004, 01:54 AM

I use S&B 115gr.

Welcome to our little forum!

Steve

John Sabato · 11-24-2004, 09:36 AM

Welcome to the Lugerforum...As stated above, the 100 round bulk pack Winchester 115 gr. loads at Walmart (run about $11.00 a box) are good feeding for a Luger.

...and BTW, if some parts were replaced, it is no longer an all matching numbers gun... even if the replacement parts happened to have the same numbers as those replaced.

All matching numbers means that gun is assembled from the same parts that it left the factory with...

Enjoy your Luger... it is full of marvelous engineering, fun, excitement and best of all...history...

11-24-2004, 12:48 AM	#1
Baron New User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ammo for an old Warhorse Hi "Guys" First.... pleased to have found this website and joined. Looks like it is full of information. Got my first luger. My father-in-law had it for many years. Wasn't working after a neighbor "fixed it." Went to a gunsmith I know. After several months, a couple of parts and its ready to go. I had it reblued - yeah I know, not supposed to, but I wanted a nice looking shooter. Its a 1918 DWM with matching numbers. The exterior was pretty rough but now it looks great. He did a nice job with nice "strawing" on the proper parts. Just needs some nicer grips. All that aside, the smith said test fire was fine with some reloads and mechanically in good shape. Now, finally, to the question. What are preferred loads for this gun? I was planning to use ball ammo, 115 grain, not plus P as I want to have it around as a nice shooter for many years. Thanks to all who reply. I'm enjoying this website. Might have to get another luger (don't tell my wife!)

11-24-2004, 01:05 AM	#2
pipeman45 User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kentucky Posts: 539 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I've had good luck with Norinco and Winchester from Wally World. I trust we are talking about 9mm here. __________________ Dave

11-24-2004, 09:36 AM	#5
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	Welcome to the Lugerforum...As stated above, the 100 round bulk pack Winchester 115 gr. loads at Walmart (run about $11.00 a box) are good feeding for a Luger. ...and BTW, if some parts were replaced, it is no longer an all matching numbers gun... even if the replacement parts happened to have the same numbers as those replaced. All matching numbers means that gun is assembled from the same parts that it left the factory with... Enjoy your Luger... it is full of marvelous engineering, fun, excitement and best of all...history... __________________ 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..."*

11-24-2004, 01:12 AM	#3
DougT User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 171 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've had good luck with Federal "American Eagle" 115 gr. FMJ. This ammo has that longer "nose" that the Lugers seem to like. DougT

11-24-2004, 01:54 AM	#4
Steve Richards User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 487 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I use S&B 115gr. Welcome to our little forum! Steve