IN RE 1920 Luger Carbine

cirelaw · 12-04-2011, 02:00 PM

Has anyone ever fired a carbine. Sometime next year if I can stay out of hospitals I want to fire my 1920 9mm carbine and would appreciate any helpful hints,among them is what kind of ammo should I use? Etc!!

Lugerdoc · 12-05-2011, 10:31 AM

If your 20's carbine is in 7.65P, it may require a bit hotter round than the normal .30 luger. If in 9mm, it may like +Ps, due to the added barrel weight. TH

cirelaw · 12-05-2011, 11:47 AM

Thanks Tom. Its definitly a 9mm. Where can I find the ammo you suggested?

DavidJayUden · 12-05-2011, 12:31 PM

Any stocking gun shop should have the hotter 9's in stock, which is what the +p is. But try the old white box stuff first and work up from there until it functions/feeds correctly. I'd hate to see something break from excessive hammering.
dju

cirelaw · 12-05-2011, 01:25 PM

I pulled out my old ammo for a look! Too rare to fire!

Lugerdoc · 12-06-2011, 10:31 AM

I agree with David. First try your normal Winchester 9mm. If that functions OK, there is no need to try a hotter round. TH

cirelaw · 12-06-2011, 02:20 PM

Thank you both. Ill let you know how I make out!

12-04-2011, 02:00 PM	#1
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12-05-2011, 10:31 AM	#2
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	If your 20's carbine is in 7.65P, it may require a bit hotter round than the normal .30 luger. If in 9mm, it may like +Ps, due to the added barrel weight. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

12-05-2011, 01:25 PM	#5
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	I pulled out my old ammo for a look! Too rare to fire! Attached Thumbnails

12-06-2011, 10:31 AM	#6
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	I agree with David. First try your normal Winchester 9mm. If that functions OK, there is no need to try a hotter round. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

12-05-2011, 11:47 AM	#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	Thanks Tom. Its definitly a 9mm. Where can I find the ammo you suggested?

12-05-2011, 12:31 PM	#4
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Any stocking gun shop should have the hotter 9's in stock, which is what the +p is. But try the old white box stuff first and work up from there until it functions/feeds correctly. I'd hate to see something break from excessive hammering. dju

12-06-2011, 02:20 PM	#7
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	Thank you both. Ill let you know how I make out!