new to the world of lugers

jshep · 01-06-2014, 12:44 PM

hello all...the name is justin and ive recently bought up all the firearms that ive been wanting for practical uses, now i feel its time to just start collecting real beautiful masterpieces. ive been looking at phoenix investment for my go to when i decide to make a purchase on a beautiful luger but ive read a few posts on here saying not to, looks like they have some nice ones, and their only 2 hours from me! any who, hopefully i can join the luger club soon and get some pics posted up and lookin forward to picking the brains of those on here who know the ins and outs of the P08!

alanint · 01-06-2014, 01:17 PM

Welcome aboard, Justin!! First decide what type of Luger you wish to start with and members here will help steer you towatds your first purchase and will always help with excellent advice.

cirelaw · 01-06-2014, 01:24 PM

You came upon the finest group of collectors anywhere and the one forum dedicated exclusively to lugers. Your topic will be reviewed by hundreds allowing you the most current knowledge anywhere! The more info you provides the more accurate the opinions. Try attaching the photos of your gun. Don't be affraid, soon it will become second nature! You might get questions reguarding certain aspects of your gun or any personal info that you might have or don't know. The reason for such scruitany is that there are hundred of models and variations. You will become addicted. Its probobly one of my only heathly ones. You can also send a private message to any fellow member at anytime for answers questions or mearly friendship! Just highlight their handle or nickname!! Some I've known for more then ten years or more!!! Happy Lugering and have allot of fun!!~~Eric

DavidJayUden · 01-06-2014, 01:26 PM

Alan is right. This is a very big subject, so try to decide what model bests excites the imagination. WW1, WW2, Nazi, Imperial Germany, commercial, pre-WW1 models, Swiss, Portugese, Persian, 4", Naval, Artillery , Carbine, etc?
Make this determination before you decide where to spend your money.
And welcome aboard, it really is a facinating subject.
dju

ithacaartist · 01-06-2014, 03:07 PM

Yes, welcome to the forum!

rhuff · 01-06-2014, 03:35 PM

I would also like to welcome you to a wonderful Luger forum with folks that are more than happy to help. A lot of knowledge located here.

Sergio Natali · 01-06-2014, 04:04 PM

I totally agree with Eric's welcome showing, as usual, a lot of his "ENTHUSIASM"; and to me this is the magic word that gives a meaning to our deep interest in guns in general and in "Lugers" in particular. You'll have to start from somewhere, and you'll probably make a lot of mistakes, like everybody else. Reading on Lugers, which unless several other guns is a wide and complicated topic, will help you a lot, and if you'll browse in this site you'll surely find all the necessary instructions also for your first steps in the Luger World.

Welcome and enjoy this marvellous forum.

mrerick · 01-06-2014, 04:10 PM

Hi Justin, welcome to the forum. You'll find friends here...

Marc

jshep · 01-06-2014, 04:14 PM

thanks for the warm welcomes...choosing a model that fits my imagination is difficult indeed considering the vast array of models out there, would it be too bold to hope for a nazi model?? probably for my wallet...

DavidJayUden · 01-06-2014, 05:01 PM

Not at all. WW2 German guns seem to run just a little bit higher, and are a bit less finely finished, but have the best metallurgy and many think that they are the most shootable. Go to Simpson, Ltd. and stroll their web site for ideas.
dju

sheepherder · 01-06-2014, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidJayUden

Go to Simpson, Ltd. and stroll their web site for ideas.
dju

I also second the idea of Simpson. I've bought from them before. You might want to look at the Legacy Collectible site as well.

2/9 eh??? I used to drive 1/9, 2/9, 1/4, 2/4 and 3rd Recon around Okinawa...

wlyon · 01-06-2014, 05:18 PM

Justin
Welcome to the Forum. As stated above before you buy decide what you want and use the vast knowledge on this Forum. Use it before you buy after is a mite late. Bill

nukem556 · 01-06-2014, 07:40 PM

Unless you've won the lottery and you're drowning in money, and don't partciularly care if your Luger is legitimate or not, I'd stay as far away from Phoenix as you can....a couple of time zones would be safe

Edward Tinker · 01-06-2014, 08:02 PM

Welcome to the forum

Can't say much about advice, folks above stated well, figure the type and model you like

I would suggest you buy some books first (see book reviews to get an idea I think in the New Collectors area)

Many folks don't do it, but buying books first saves you a lot of money in the long run

CAP Black · 01-06-2014, 11:01 PM

Buying books and using them is the best advice; next is don't buy on emotion. Buy with good ole business sense. Learn the quick things to look for (bad things) and what to stay away from.
Experience is hard to come by. On this forum you can benefit from others' knowledge and experience. Try it - you'll like it.
thanks
Jack

Curly1 · 01-06-2014, 11:10 PM

Welcome to the forum Justin.

You can also put a WTB post on the forum here when you decide what you want.

Maestro · 01-07-2014, 12:11 AM

wait till you get the "Luger Bug"; you're done!! you can buy from dealers if you don't find what you want here on the WTS section of the forum and you've not been successful by posting a WTB ad. happy hunting!

Sergio Natali · 01-07-2014, 04:10 AM

Oh yes I forgot another important key word: "don't buy on emotion" as Jack (CAP Black) correctly said.

01-06-2014, 12:44 PM	#1
jshep User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 23 Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	new to the world of lugers hello all...the name is justin and ive recently bought up all the firearms that ive been wanting for practical uses, now i feel its time to just start collecting real beautiful masterpieces. ive been looking at phoenix investment for my go to when i decide to make a purchase on a beautiful luger but ive read a few posts on here saying not to, looks like they have some nice ones, and their only 2 hours from me! any who, hopefully i can join the luger club soon and get some pics posted up and lookin forward to picking the brains of those on here who know the ins and outs of the P08!

01-06-2014, 03:07 PM	#5
ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,342 Thanks: 7,264 Thanked 2,569 Times in 1,363 Posts	Yes, welcome to the forum! __________________ "... Liberty is the seed and soil, the air and light, the dew and rain of progress, love and joy."-- Robert Greene Ingersoll 1894

01-06-2014, 04:04 PM	#7
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	I totally agree with Eric's welcome showing, as usual, a lot of his "ENTHUSIASM"; and to me this is the magic word that gives a meaning to our deep interest in guns in general and in "Lugers" in particular. You'll have to start from somewhere, and you'll probably make a lot of mistakes, like everybody else. Reading on Lugers, which unless several other guns is a wide and complicated topic, will help you a lot, and if you'll browse in this site you'll surely find all the necessary instructions also for your first steps in the Luger World. Welcome and enjoy this marvellous forum. __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

01-06-2014, 04:10 PM	#8
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,909 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,110 Times in 1,510 Posts	Hi Justin, welcome to the forum. You'll find friends here... Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

01-06-2014, 05:18 PM	#12
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,635 Thanks: 3,174 Thanked 2,555 Times in 954 Posts	Justin Welcome to the Forum. As stated above before you buy decide what you want and use the vast knowledge on this Forum. Use it before you buy after is a mite late. Bill __________________ Bill Lyon

01-06-2014, 01:17 PM	#2
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	Welcome aboard, Justin!! First decide what type of Luger you wish to start with and members here will help steer you towatds your first purchase and will always help with excellent advice.

01-06-2014, 01:24 PM	#3
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	You came upon the finest group of collectors anywhere and the one forum dedicated exclusively to lugers. Your topic will be reviewed by hundreds allowing you the most current knowledge anywhere! The more info you provides the more accurate the opinions. Try attaching the photos of your gun. Don't be affraid, soon it will become second nature! You might get questions reguarding certain aspects of your gun or any personal info that you might have or don't know. The reason for such scruitany is that there are hundred of models and variations. You will become addicted. Its probobly one of my only heathly ones. You can also send a private message to any fellow member at anytime for answers questions or mearly friendship! Just highlight their handle or nickname!! Some I've known for more then ten years or more!!! Happy Lugering and have allot of fun!!~~Eric

01-06-2014, 01:26 PM	#4
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Alan is right. This is a very big subject, so try to decide what model bests excites the imagination. WW1, WW2, Nazi, Imperial Germany, commercial, pre-WW1 models, Swiss, Portugese, Persian, 4", Naval, Artillery , Carbine, etc? Make this determination before you decide where to spend your money. And welcome aboard, it really is a facinating subject. dju

01-06-2014, 03:35 PM	#6
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,291 Thanks: 2,708 Thanked 972 Times in 717 Posts	I would also like to welcome you to a wonderful Luger forum with folks that are more than happy to help. A lot of knowledge located here.

01-06-2014, 04:14 PM	#9
jshep User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 23 Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	thanks for the warm welcomes...choosing a model that fits my imagination is difficult indeed considering the vast array of models out there, would it be too bold to hope for a nazi model?? probably for my wallet...

01-06-2014, 05:01 PM	#10
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Not at all. WW2 German guns seem to run just a little bit higher, and are a bit less finely finished, but have the best metallurgy and many think that they are the most shootable. Go to Simpson, Ltd. and stroll their web site for ideas. dju

01-06-2014, 07:40 PM	#13
nukem556 User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 625 Thanks: 35 Thanked 168 Times in 107 Posts	Unless you've won the lottery and you're drowning in money, and don't partciularly care if your Luger is legitimate or not, I'd stay as far away from Phoenix as you can....a couple of time zones would be safe

01-06-2014, 08:02 PM	#14
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,930 Thanks: 2,030 Thanked 4,527 Times in 2,090 Posts	Welcome to the forum Can't say much about advice, folks above stated well, figure the type and model you like I would suggest you buy some books first (see book reviews to get an idea I think in the New Collectors area) Many folks don't do it, but buying books first saves you a lot of money in the long run __________________ 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

01-06-2014, 11:01 PM	#15
CAP Black User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fairmont, WV Right here in Mountaineer country and God's country Posts: 767 Thanks: 100 Thanked 168 Times in 96 Posts	Buying books and using them is the best advice; next is don't buy on emotion. Buy with good ole business sense. Learn the quick things to look for (bad things) and what to stay away from. Experience is hard to come by. On this forum you can benefit from others' knowledge and experience. Try it - you'll like it. thanks Jack

01-06-2014, 11:10 PM	#16
Curly1 User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 117 Thanked 714 Times in 371 Posts	Welcome to the forum Justin. You can also put a WTB post on the forum here when you decide what you want. __________________ Laugh hard and often. Gary

01-07-2014, 12:11 AM	#17
Maestro User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: "Where the streets have no names" Posts: 504 Thanks: 192 Thanked 200 Times in 136 Posts	wait till you get the "Luger Bug"; you're done!! you can buy from dealers if you don't find what you want here on the WTS section of the forum and you've not been successful by posting a WTB ad. happy hunting!

01-07-2014, 04:10 AM	#18
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	Oh yes I forgot another important key word: "don't buy on emotion" as Jack (CAP Black) correctly said. __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.