Strange, Buying a Luger vs. other guns.

[Jasta2]

I scratch my head why I would almost readily spend $1,500 for a nice Luger in that price range, But hesitate when looking to buy other firearms. I have wanted to have another Uberti single action in 45LC ( rats sold the one I had couple years back) they run around $550 on Gunbroker. I think the are the best Colt clones made. Also a Henry "Big Boy" in 45 LC. about $800. So why would I hesitate spending $1,350 on those to guns and would enjoy shooting them, yet buy a Luger for $1,500 that most likely I will do little shooting with. I think Lugers in general sure make one more willing to open up ones wallet faster. Though looking at asking prices for Lugers on GB or other sites ( not to mention gun/pawn shops) $1,500 only buys a mismatched shooter, or matching in rough shape. Now Luger vs. Colt 1873 and Henry Big Boy? Leaning toward those, but maybe there is another Luger around the corner!!

[ithacaartist]

I have an EAA Bounty Hunter 4.5" in .45LC that you might be able to dislodge, and potentially save at least a hundred bucks. They're nice, and German made.

[Jasta2]

I might be interested. I'll let you know.

[rhuff]

I think your dilemma is shared by many gun folks. When you purchase a nice original Luger you expect to pay $1500+ for it. Now if you were purchasing a real Colt SAA in 45LC, you best be prepared to pay $1500+ for it. The same holds true for an HK SP5 in 9mm vs the price of a clone made under HK contract. So many decisions to be made, and life is so short.


We all have to decide which one will give us the most pleasure for the buck. Now if you are a dealer/wheeler-dealer, you look at it only to make a buck, and be able to turn quickly.

[Jasta2]

I'd love to find a "Real" Colt SSA for $1,500 no matter the generation. They are like Lugers when it comes to it's vintage and condition. Well into the thousands. Premium if it's in 45LC.
I guess I'll need to stick with a Uberti, for around $550
they are the best reproductions out there.

[Jasta2]

Ithacaartist. Thanks for the offer, but I'll stick with the Uberti. I think it's the best.

[gunnertwo]

I think we all have other desires in firearms and lust after other types. I'm thinking of buying some of the Colt Blackpowder Series guns- Dragoon, '51 Navy and '60 Army. I also think I need a new made Schofield from Cimarron Arms. Seems like I'm wanting to go back in time to the old technology. Then it happens... Look at that Luger!!

G2

[Heinz]

I have an Uberti in their Remington repro in 45 LC.. Loads of fun to shoot although the original style sights are awful. The quality and workmanship on the Uberti are very good.

[Ron Wood]

I don't know if you can find one, but it might be worth a little bit of effort. I have an AWA, American Western Arms, 45 LC. The parts were provided in the white by Uberti and then assembled, fine tuned and finished by AWA in the US. They were only made for a couple of years, but they were so good and so true to the Colt SA (some say even a bit better) that Colt sued them out of existence. The firing pin is on the hammer like a Colt, the action is exactly the same. The fit and finish is second to none, great blue and color case hardening, and the timing is perfect...no drag lines on the cylinder and bank vault positive lock up. Over the years I have owned 2 Colt SA modern production guns (second generation) and I like the AWA as well as either of them.
Ron

[Doubs]

In 1993 I bought an EMF 1873 Cavalry revolver in .45 Colt. Made by Armi San Marco in Italy, it was beautifully made but when I first shot it, the firing pin - on the hammer - proved to be too long and would puncture primers. I shortened the firing pin until it worked correctly.

I later sold it as I have arthritis in my fingers and the recoil would smack my middle finger with the trigger guard back strap. It hurt like the devil after a cylinder full, taking all the fun out of it.

I suspect it was the grip design as I have a Ruger flattop Blackhawk in .44 Magnum that I can shoot as much as I like with .44 Special loads without any discomfort.

[Jasta2]

Thanks Ron. I never knew of that one. I'll do some research.

[HerrKaiser]

Gotta agree, I will gladly drop $1500 on a Luger but then hesitate to go buy a lever gun in .357 or a Mauser of some sort for between $400-700.

[Edward Tinker]

Originally Posted by HerrKaiser

Gotta agree, I will gladly drop $1500 on a Luger but then hesitate to go buy a lever gun in .357 or a Mauser of some sort for between $400-700.

yeah, but I still bought a Henry in .357 / 38 special - I just had to have one

[HerrKaiser]

Ed,

Well it is an American tradition to match your trail guns in caliber. My S&W 586 needs a caliber companion...

[gunnertwo]

Ron & List,

I tend to like too many things and my sins are normally of commission rather than omission. I have a Colt 2nd Gen 45C 7.5 so that box is checked. What I erred in not buying are some of the USFA SA's. They are of super quality and the prices on those are now high. The new Schofields aren't cheap and appear to be excellent. I like the fact that they aren't all marked up with proofs and such. I seem to be in a retro mode looking for guns that go round and round rather than back and forth. Tho, I guess Lugers go up and down, at an angle.

G2

[Major Tom]

I always wanted a real luger since childhood, but didn't buy one until a few years ago. I forked out the money for it because I really wanted it. I also want a Uberti 1873 winchester rifle, but they cost $1000-1300. Luger won out!

[rhuff]

Originally Posted by gunnertwo

Ron & List,

What I erred in not buying are some of the USFA SA's. They are of super quality and the prices on those are now high.

G2

While they were still producing handguns, I had them build me a 4 3/4" bbl SAA in 38-40 with nickle finish. It is outstanding and truly the equal( if not a bit better) of my Gen l & ll Colt SAA. I planned on having them make me 1-2 more SAAs, but I waited too long, and they closed up shop!!! I was so sad about that. I haven't checked the current prices on them, but last I checked they were as much, or more, then the Colt SAAs.

[CptCurl]

I have to agree that Uberti makes the best clone nowdays. I have a Cimarron "General Custer" SAA. The fit and finish of that revolver is better than a 3rd Gen. Colt. If you compare them side by side the Colt loses out.

I'm not a Colt basher. I actually love them. But anybody with an objective eye can see the difference.





On the other hand, it's hard to turn my eye away from a nice vintage Luger.

Curl

[kurusu]

The funny part.

My .45 Colt 3rd Generation Colt SAA(made in 1976) and bought in 2015, cost me less Than my .44WCF Uberti bought New in 2000.

Go figure.

Edit. Almost forgot. The Colt cost me around $900.00

[kurusu]

Last year I got this Smith & Wesson 27-2 for about $800,00.