How often do you handle your Lugers?

RylanBrissette · 01-07-2008, 11:48 PM

Edward Tinker · 01-07-2008, 11:56 PM

I voted several times a week, but that wouldn't be the 'same" luger

RylanBrissette · 01-08-2008, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Edward Tinker
I voted several times a week, but that wouldn't be the 'same" luger

How often do you handle any one of your Lugers from your collection is what I meant. So that would be fine

Steinar · 01-08-2008, 02:59 AM

I read threads here every day, find that more rewarding than opening the safe to fondle with the Lugers.
Had to be 'Once a Week at the most' for me

policeluger · 01-08-2008, 03:23 AM

As little as I need to, working with several members in their Weimar police Luger upcoming books so I have had occasion to get them down off the wall, but for the most part I never mess with them but once in while...

LugerVern · 01-08-2008, 05:34 AM

I voted once a week at most but that was hard to decide, guns that I have had and researched, very little unless some new information appears.
Now guns I recently purchased, that is a totally different story: maybe two or three times a week for several weeks until I have every detail burnt into my mind.
Then I start thinking; I need another luger

Vern

A.Mifsin · 01-08-2008, 02:42 PM

Every day before I go to sleep I count my Lugers, hoping that someday I will find that extra Luger I always wished

Alf

Edward Tinker · 01-08-2008, 03:49 PM

Alf, maybe you have all girl or all boy lugers, or they were "fixed" before you got them

Aaron · 01-08-2008, 07:19 PM

Only when i add a new one to my collection or when I remove one from the safe to put up for sale.

thegundude · 01-08-2008, 08:55 PM

I voted several times a week. It's at least that often. But that's how often I inspect and admire just about all of my guns, not just the Lugers.

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Originally posted by Edward Tinker
Alf, maybe you have all girl or all boy lugers, or they were "fixed" before you got them

Hmmm. I was wondering how that "Baby Luger" got in there...

A.Mifsin · 01-09-2008, 02:25 AM

Nice setup Steve, I am still not decided how should I display my toys. Maybe others can give some advise on this

Alf

LugerVern · 01-09-2008, 05:24 AM

Alf

I can vouch for Steve's method of supporting his guns with a rod in the barrel. There are several variations of this, I do recommend coating them with rubber or at least putting electrical tape on the rods to prevent scraping.
This method allows for storage in very tight spaces ( hidden wall storage) I also recently modified a regular gun safe using this method to allow storage of several more handguns in the upper part above the long guns.
If you live in a humid area, this method allows for good air circulation and I have never had a problem with rusting because of condensation.

Do a search on the forum, some other ideas out there too

Vern

A.Mifsin · 01-09-2008, 06:10 AM

Thanks Vern, will do.
Cheers
Alf

StarOfTheWest · 01-09-2008, 09:37 AM

Well, there is one I fondled every night through Christmas season; an early 1900 with an inscription on the side in German of "Merry Christmas 1903", and the recipient's name.
It was hot salt reblued in 03 after the inscription was done, and the temps caused the whole gun to turn plum colored.
It is charming, my purple Christmas Luger.
I love it a lot and it speaks to me.

thegundude · 01-09-2008, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by A.Mifsin
Nice setup Steve, I am still not decided how should I display my toys. Maybe others can give some advise on this

Alf

Thanks, Alf! I'm always trying to improve details for display and recently added the shelves. My thought was to make some of the standard "Luger Stands" and set them all on the shelf. I'll keep you posted on how that comes out...

Quote:

Originally posted by LugerVern
Alf

I can vouch for Steve's method of supporting his guns with a rod in the barrel. There are several variations of this, I do recommend coating them with rubber or at least putting electrical tape on the rods to prevent scraping.

Vern

Yup, that's what I do. First I cut them down to size and wrap them in electrical tape. Then I dip them with some "Dip-It", the rubber coating stuff found in hardware stores. That seems to protect the barrels nicely.

Quote:

Originally posted by StarOfTheWest
Well, there is one I fondled every night through Christmas season; an early 1900 with an inscription on the side in German of "Merry Christmas 1903", and the recipient's name.
It was hot salt reblued in 03 after the inscription was done, and the temps caused the whole gun to turn plum colored.
It is charming, my purple Christmas Luger.
I love it a lot and it speaks to me.

Very cool! What an awesome heirloom to have at Christmas!

StarOfTheWest · 01-09-2008, 09:22 PM

Just wanted to say I love your Luger racks, Steve.
Great idea, and keeps them very accessible.
I may look into doing something like this.
Thanks for posting the pic.
And you have a baby Luger!
Cute Krink too.
Utterly cool!

thegundude · 01-09-2008, 10:51 PM

Thank you, Anna. The Baby was built by fellow forum member, Hugh Clark. I'm very proud to own it. I just got it back from Bill Adair who did a fine job of a restoration reblue in it since it was still in the white when I got it. Hugh and Bill are both fine crafstmen...

I'm glad you like the Krink too. It's actually not built just yet since I'm still waiting for the paperwork to come back from BATFE for an SBR. I kinda mocked it up to show a friend what it will look like when it's done. I'm going to gold plate it too and I've already inset a Second Amendment Task Force medallion into the foregrip. Bling, bling, Sadaam Hussain style...

The AKs in the top of the pic are pistols. 7.62x39 handguns... ain't life great!

BTW, your collection is just amazing. I drool with each picture. Please continue to bless us all with your contributions. They make my day...

Edward Tinker · 01-09-2008, 11:45 PM

Steve, I seem to remember you saying; "but you guys have such big collections". Looks like the grasshopper is catching up. which is the way it should be...

ed

thegundude · 01-10-2008, 07:45 AM

I suppose so, Ed. I just can't wait for the day when I can snatch the .30 Luger cartridge from your hand, though...

RylanBrissette · 01-11-2008, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by thegundude
I voted several times a week. It's at least that often. But that's how often I inspect and admire just about all of my guns, not just the Lugers.

Hmmm. I was wondering how that "Baby Luger" got in there...

I just love the setup aswell, interesting combo of guns you and into eh? Stubby AK's and Lugers, that's a new one. Do you customize these AK's yourself?

View Poll Results: How often do you handle your Lugers?
Daily!	4	8.00%
Several Times a Week.	15	30.00%
Once a Week at the most.	25	50.00%
As little as I have to, they are too precious to handle often!	6	12.00%
Voters: 50. You may not vote on this poll

01-07-2008, 11:48 PM	#1
RylanBrissette User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 189 Thanks: 4 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	How often do you handle your Lugers? How often do you handle your Lugers?

01-07-2008, 11:56 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,915 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,506 Times in 2,080 Posts	I voted several times a week, but that wouldn't be the 'same" luger __________________ 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

01-08-2008, 02:59 AM	#4
Steinar User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,538 Thanks: 18 Thanked 36 Times in 21 Posts	I read threads here every day, find that more rewarding than opening the safe to fondle with the Lugers. Had to be 'Once a Week at the most' for me __________________ Previously known as Morgan Kane

01-08-2008, 02:42 PM	#7
A.Mifsin User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Malta Posts: 570 Thanks: 74 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Every day before I go to sleep I count my Lugers, hoping that someday I will find that extra Luger I always wished Alf __________________ I prefer a Luger

01-08-2008, 03:23 AM	#5
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	As little as I need to, working with several members in their Weimar police Luger upcoming books so I have had occasion to get them down off the wall, but for the most part I never mess with them but once in while...

01-08-2008, 05:34 AM	#6
LugerVern User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 563 Thanks: 1 Thanked 34 Times in 27 Posts	I voted once a week at most but that was hard to decide, guns that I have had and researched, very little unless some new information appears. Now guns I recently purchased, that is a totally different story: maybe two or three times a week for several weeks until I have every detail burnt into my mind. Then I start thinking; I need another luger Vern

01-08-2008, 03:49 PM	#8
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,915 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,506 Times in 2,080 Posts	Alf, maybe you have all girl or all boy lugers, or they were "fixed" before you got them __________________ 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

01-08-2008, 07:19 PM	#9
Aaron Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 1,008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Only when i add a new one to my collection or when I remove one from the safe to put up for sale.

01-09-2008, 02:25 AM	#11
A.Mifsin User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Malta Posts: 570 Thanks: 74 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Nice setup Steve, I am still not decided how should I display my toys. Maybe others can give some advise on this Alf Attached Images __________________ I prefer a Luger

01-09-2008, 05:24 AM	#12
LugerVern User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 563 Thanks: 1 Thanked 34 Times in 27 Posts	Alf I can vouch for Steve's method of supporting his guns with a rod in the barrel. There are several variations of this, I do recommend coating them with rubber or at least putting electrical tape on the rods to prevent scraping. This method allows for storage in very tight spaces ( hidden wall storage) I also recently modified a regular gun safe using this method to allow storage of several more handguns in the upper part above the long guns. If you live in a humid area, this method allows for good air circulation and I have never had a problem with rusting because of condensation. Do a search on the forum, some other ideas out there too Vern

01-09-2008, 06:10 AM	#13
A.Mifsin User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Malta Posts: 570 Thanks: 74 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Thanks Vern, will do. Cheers Alf __________________ I prefer a Luger

01-09-2008, 09:37 AM	#14
StarOfTheWest User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: East Texas, CSA Posts: 208 Thanks: 81 Thanked 15 Times in 12 Posts	Well, there is one I fondled every night through Christmas season; an early 1900 with an inscription on the side in German of "Merry Christmas 1903", and the recipient's name. It was hot salt reblued in 03 after the inscription was done, and the temps caused the whole gun to turn plum colored. It is charming, my purple Christmas Luger. I love it a lot and it speaks to me.

01-09-2008, 09:22 PM	#16
StarOfTheWest User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: East Texas, CSA Posts: 208 Thanks: 81 Thanked 15 Times in 12 Posts	Just wanted to say I love your Luger racks, Steve. Great idea, and keeps them very accessible. I may look into doing something like this. Thanks for posting the pic. And you have a baby Luger! Cute Krink too. Utterly cool! __________________ Sorry, I take that back. I have no problem with the horse you rode in on.

01-09-2008, 10:51 PM	#17
thegundude User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Western NC Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 3 Thanked 16 Times in 3 Posts	Thank you, Anna. The Baby was built by fellow forum member, Hugh Clark. I'm very proud to own it. I just got it back from Bill Adair who did a fine job of a restoration reblue in it since it was still in the white when I got it. Hugh and Bill are both fine crafstmen... I'm glad you like the Krink too. It's actually not built just yet since I'm still waiting for the paperwork to come back from BATFE for an SBR. I kinda mocked it up to show a friend what it will look like when it's done. I'm going to gold plate it too and I've already inset a Second Amendment Task Force medallion into the foregrip. Bling, bling, Sadaam Hussain style... The AKs in the top of the pic are pistols. 7.62x39 handguns... ain't life great! BTW, your collection is just amazing. I drool with each picture. Please continue to bless us all with your contributions. They make my day... __________________ Keep your knees in the breeze and your iron in the air. ~Steve

01-09-2008, 11:45 PM	#18
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,915 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,506 Times in 2,080 Posts	Steve, I seem to remember you saying; "but you guys have such big collections". Looks like the grasshopper is catching up. which is the way it should be... 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

01-10-2008, 07:45 AM	#19
thegundude User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Western NC Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 3 Thanked 16 Times in 3 Posts	I suppose so, Ed. I just can't wait for the day when I can snatch the .30 Luger cartridge from your hand, though... __________________ Keep your knees in the breeze and your iron in the air. ~Steve