Post Purchase Question - From New Member

James Gibbons · 02-28-2004, 09:29 AM

I just purchased a Stoeger stainless Luger as a shooter ( a post stressful day - impulse purchase)...

It is in really nice shape and I paid $375...

Out of curiousity is this a resonable price for this pistol?

Looking forward to shooting it when it thaws up here in Vermont!

James

DougT · 02-28-2004, 10:05 AM

Hi James, I paid about the same price for mine a few months ago-it's a 1993 clean one owner and shoots well. I'll have to admit though, as eye catching as it is, it doesn't even begin to compair to my 1917 Eurfurt as far as serious fit/finish and "real gun" appeal. The stainless guns are what they are: beautiful reproductions. I plan to keep mine, but I also hope to obtain a few more "non reproductions". Enjoy!

Doug T

riffraff · 02-28-2004, 05:27 PM

Yes James, I think you got a very fair deal. Unless you are a collecter(have the collecter bug, etc.), this will probably be the only "Luger" you buy. Do not feel bad that you own what some may think of as an inferior gun. It looks good, if it shoots good with no jamming or functioning problems then you have a fine pistol. And for only $375.00, not $2000.00 for a "real Luger".

Mike

Steve Richards · 02-29-2004, 12:46 PM

James,

I agree that you got a good deal. A new one is currently priced at $694.00

I own two of them. A 6" 9mm and a 4.75" .30cal. Both are very nice to shoot and I think they look great.
Does yours have the original style magazine or are the sides flat? If they are flat, only those from Orimar will work but if yours have a rib down the side, any Luger magazine should work.

If you go to the Member Gallery on the left and then go to Page 10, you will find a number of pictures of different stainless guns.

Welcome to our little stainless steel club!

<img border="0" alt="[bigbye]" title="" src="graemlins/xyxwave.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[cherrsagai]" title="" src="graemlins/drink.gif" />
Steve

James Gibbons · 02-29-2004, 02:33 PM

Thanks for all of the information everyone!

Steve, my magazines have the flat saides so thank you for the heads up that they will not interchange with standard lugers...

Will normal replacement luger grips work on the Stoeger?

Its 45 degrees here in Vermont and I may run to the range for a quick Luger test...

Thanks again!

James

Steve Richards · 02-29-2004, 03:22 PM

James,

I do not know the complete answer to your grip question. Both of mine have grip safeties and the safety is longer than that on my 1906 plus the stainless grip safety requires a cutout on both grips and not just the left. So the models with a grip safety are not interchangeable with vintage. If yours does not have a grip safety I do not know if it will interchange or not.

My 9mm likes Sellior & Bellot ammo the best. I get it at a local show for $5.50/50 so it is fairly inexpensive. That is what they test with at the factory in Texas.

Does yours have a date stamped on the chamber? How about a grip safety? Post some pictures if you can. If you do not have a digital camera, a flatbed scanner works just fine. We are always interested in more photos and John can add them to the stainless steel gallery.

Steve

the gunman · 02-29-2004, 09:11 PM

James I am a fellow vermonter And collector dont
know how close you are to me .But always glad to
talk to a neighbor . r.shavel@att.net

mjgibbs · 05-23-2004, 12:20 PM

I had a stainless stoeger and would never buy one again. Purchased it new and it literally fell apart when I shot it. I know I am now soured to these weapons(stoeger) but one bad gun. Though, I paid 500.00 for it, so if it shoots sound like an okay deal.

Lugerdoc · 05-23-2004, 01:32 PM

James, The Stoeger grips should interchange with the standard PO8, but as with any luger grips, some fitting maybe required. I do have a few new flat sided wood bottom mags available for this model @$40 postpaid. TH

Johnny C. Kitchens · 05-23-2004, 11:05 PM

The grips on my stainless are much thicker than my byf42 grips. As to whether they will interchange, I have yet to try...

02-28-2004, 09:29 AM	#1
James Gibbons New User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Vermont Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Post Purchase Question - From New Member I just purchased a Stoeger stainless Luger as a shooter ( a post stressful day - impulse purchase)... It is in really nice shape and I paid $375... Out of curiousity is this a resonable price for this pistol? Looking forward to shooting it when it thaws up here in Vermont! James

02-28-2004, 05:27 PM	#3
riffraff User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: central Arkansas Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yes James, I think you got a very fair deal. Unless you are a collecter(have the collecter bug, etc.), this will probably be the only "Luger" you buy. Do not feel bad that you own what some may think of as an inferior gun. It looks good, if it shoots good with no jamming or functioning problems then you have a fine pistol. And for only $375.00, not $2000.00 for a "real Luger". Mike __________________ Time Warp

05-23-2004, 01:32 PM	#9
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	James, The Stoeger grips should interchange with the standard PO8, but as with any luger grips, some fitting maybe required. I do have a few new flat sided wood bottom mags available for this model @$40 postpaid. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

05-23-2004, 11:05 PM	#10
Johnny C. Kitchens User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 518 Thanks: 0 Thanked 20 Times in 8 Posts	The grips on my stainless are much thicker than my byf42 grips. As to whether they will interchange, I have yet to try... __________________ Johnny C. Kitchens

02-28-2004, 10:05 AM	#2
DougT User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 171 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi James, I paid about the same price for mine a few months ago-it's a 1993 clean one owner and shoots well. I'll have to admit though, as eye catching as it is, it doesn't even begin to compair to my 1917 Eurfurt as far as serious fit/finish and "real gun" appeal. The stainless guns are what they are: beautiful reproductions. I plan to keep mine, but I also hope to obtain a few more "non reproductions". Enjoy! Doug T

02-29-2004, 12:46 PM	#4
Steve Richards User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 487 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	James, I agree that you got a good deal. A new one is currently priced at $694.00 I own two of them. A 6" 9mm and a 4.75" .30cal. Both are very nice to shoot and I think they look great. Does yours have the original style magazine or are the sides flat? If they are flat, only those from Orimar will work but if yours have a rib down the side, any Luger magazine should work. If you go to the Member Gallery on the left and then go to Page 10, you will find a number of pictures of different stainless guns. Welcome to our little stainless steel club! <img border="0" alt="[bigbye]" title="" src="graemlins/xyxwave.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[cherrsagai]" title="" src="graemlins/drink.gif" /> Steve

02-29-2004, 02:33 PM	#5
James Gibbons New User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Vermont Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for all of the information everyone! Steve, my magazines have the flat saides so thank you for the heads up that they will not interchange with standard lugers... Will normal replacement luger grips work on the Stoeger? Its 45 degrees here in Vermont and I may run to the range for a quick Luger test... Thanks again! James

02-29-2004, 03:22 PM	#6
Steve Richards User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 487 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	James, I do not know the complete answer to your grip question. Both of mine have grip safeties and the safety is longer than that on my 1906 plus the stainless grip safety requires a cutout on both grips and not just the left. So the models with a grip safety are not interchangeable with vintage. If yours does not have a grip safety I do not know if it will interchange or not. My 9mm likes Sellior & Bellot ammo the best. I get it at a local show for $5.50/50 so it is fairly inexpensive. That is what they test with at the factory in Texas. Does yours have a date stamped on the chamber? How about a grip safety? Post some pictures if you can. If you do not have a digital camera, a flatbed scanner works just fine. We are always interested in more photos and John can add them to the stainless steel gallery. Steve

02-29-2004, 09:11 PM	#7
the gunman User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leland NC 28451 Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	James I am a fellow vermonter And collector dont know how close you are to me .But always glad to talk to a neighbor . r.shavel@att.net

05-23-2004, 12:20 PM	#8
mjgibbs User Join Date: May 2004 Location: las vegas, nv Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I had a stainless stoeger and would never buy one again. Purchased it new and it literally fell apart when I shot it. I know I am now soured to these weapons(stoeger) but one bad gun. Though, I paid 500.00 for it, so if it shoots sound like an okay deal.