Introduction

Robb · 05-11-2012, 10:52 AM

Gents,

I thought I would introduce myself to the group. I just found your website the other day and signed up. I have only just started trying to educate myself about a possible future purchase of a Luger.

The short story is my son, 17, has always been fasinated with WWII ever since he was little and I've endulged him a bit, mostly through the CMP. He's saved his money for a K98 and is working toward a Enfield at the moment, and has always talked about a Luger.

Anyway, if nothing changes too much I thought maybe that could be a nice Highschool graduation present if he continues on his present course and doesn't go all stupid in the next year.

I'll probably just be a lurker, trying to learn as much as I can in order to make an informed purchase, but wanted to say 'hello'.

Robb

Neil Young · 05-11-2012, 11:11 AM

Welcome aboard Robb. I have learned a lot over the past couple of years just listening (okay, reading). There are a lot of people on this forum that have vast knowledge about Lugers. There is a good group on here also that know how to refurbish the whole pistol or just specialized parts. You can also find Luger parts and accessories here. It's a great place.

Neil

ripcord810 · 05-11-2012, 11:16 AM

Robb,
You will find these are some of the most informative and knowledgable guys around. They are a tremendous help to novice such as you and I. I seem to learn a little more ever day just reading the post.

mrerick · 05-11-2012, 09:06 PM

Robb, Welcome to you and your son to the forum.

This forum is international in it's membership and the depth of information available from members is, frankly, astounding.

It's a most constructive community and you'll find answers here that are not available anywhere else.

It's great to hear of a young man with a serious interest in this history, and wonderful that you can do these things to encourage it.

Again... Welcome!

Marc

crazywolf · 05-11-2012, 09:40 PM

welcome Robb.this is the place to learn about lugers.I'm new here myself.an already I've gotten 2 lugers off this forum at very fair prices.see fun at the range for pic's of me and my wife with our lugers..read and learn and ask question lots of great people on here to help you.crazywolf

tx_oil · 05-11-2012, 10:48 PM

Welcome! I also am new to the Luger world, and just acquired my first Luger recently. Having to start from ground zero in the Luger world is a daunting task, but the tremendous knowledge and camaraderie of this forum is a HUGE help. Rubbing (virtua) shoulders with the experts who LITERALLY wrote the book(s) on all things Luger is a inspirational thing. I know your time here will be as valuable to you as mine has been!

Curly1 · 05-11-2012, 11:12 PM

Welcome to the forum Robb.

Edward Tinker · 05-11-2012, 11:46 PM

Welcome to the forum to you and your son!

Ed

padredan · 05-12-2012, 01:03 AM

Robb welcome to you both, no better place to learn about lugers and their history than this forum and it's members, all the best Padre /

rhuff · 05-12-2012, 04:34 PM

Welcome Robb. I believe that you will find this forum informative and friendly.....a great combination in my way of thinking.

Robb · 05-14-2012, 10:37 AM

Thanks, I appreciate it.
There's alot of information to try to absorb here, I'm glad I found this site. If it actually does come to pass, hopefully I can make an informed decision on a purchase.

R

tomaustin · 05-14-2012, 08:16 PM

you did not say where you are generally located...lots of us scattered all over the place.....we attend local gun shows and, when possible, meet for some introductions and swap a few lies....tom

Robb · 05-14-2012, 10:42 PM

Okay, I'm in the northern burbs of Denver CO.
Any other forum member close by?

Robb

05-11-2012, 10:52 AM	#1
Robb User Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Introduction Gents, I thought I would introduce myself to the group. I just found your website the other day and signed up. I have only just started trying to educate myself about a possible future purchase of a Luger. The short story is my son, 17, has always been fasinated with WWII ever since he was little and I've endulged him a bit, mostly through the CMP. He's saved his money for a K98 and is working toward a Enfield at the moment, and has always talked about a Luger. Anyway, if nothing changes too much I thought maybe that could be a nice Highschool graduation present if he continues on his present course and doesn't go all stupid in the next year. I'll probably just be a lurker, trying to learn as much as I can in order to make an informed purchase, but wanted to say 'hello'. Robb Last edited by Robb; 05-11-2012 at 10:53 AM. Reason: grammer

05-11-2012, 11:11 AM	#2
Neil Young Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Scottsboro, Alabama Posts: 546 Thanks: 565 Thanked 443 Times in 168 Posts	Welcome aboard Robb. I have learned a lot over the past couple of years just listening (okay, reading). There are a lot of people on this forum that have vast knowledge about Lugers. There is a good group on here also that know how to refurbish the whole pistol or just specialized parts. You can also find Luger parts and accessories here. It's a great place. Neil __________________ Neil The hurrier I go the behinder I get. Sometimes it takes me all day to get nothing done.

05-11-2012, 09:06 PM	#4
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,919 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,135 Times in 1,518 Posts	Robb, Welcome to you and your son to the forum. This forum is international in it's membership and the depth of information available from members is, frankly, astounding. It's a most constructive community and you'll find answers here that are not available anywhere else. It's great to hear of a young man with a serious interest in this history, and wonderful that you can do these things to encourage it. Again... Welcome! Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

05-11-2012, 10:48 PM	#6
tx_oil User Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 61 Thanks: 8 Thanked 18 Times in 13 Posts	Welcome! I also am new to the Luger world, and just acquired my first Luger recently. Having to start from ground zero in the Luger world is a daunting task, but the tremendous knowledge and camaraderie of this forum is a HUGE help. Rubbing (virtua) shoulders with the experts who LITERALLY wrote the book(s) on all things Luger is a inspirational thing. I know your time here will be as valuable to you as mine has been! __________________ Invest in precious metals: Lead, Brass and Primers

05-11-2012, 11:12 PM	#7
Curly1 User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 1,244 Thanks: 125 Thanked 715 Times in 372 Posts	Welcome to the forum Robb. __________________ Laugh hard and often. Gary

05-11-2012, 11:16 AM	#3
ripcord810 User Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 139 Thanks: 146 Thanked 23 Times in 16 Posts	Robb, You will find these are some of the most informative and knowledgable guys around. They are a tremendous help to novice such as you and I. I seem to learn a little more ever day just reading the post.

05-11-2012, 09:40 PM	#5
crazywolf User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: born and raised in lancaster pa Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 6 Posts	welcome Robb.this is the place to learn about lugers.I'm new here myself.an already I've gotten 2 lugers off this forum at very fair prices.see fun at the range for pic's of me and my wife with our lugers..read and learn and ask question lots of great people on here to help you.crazywolf

05-11-2012, 11:46 PM	#8
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,960 Thanks: 2,062 Thanked 4,591 Times in 2,114 Posts	Welcome to the forum to you and your son! 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

05-12-2012, 01:03 AM	#9
padredan User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: louisiana Now, but from the Rebublic of Texas Posts: 937 Thanks: 429 Thanked 316 Times in 182 Posts	Robb welcome to you both, no better place to learn about lugers and their history than this forum and it's members, all the best Padre / __________________ In this world nothing is free, except the grace of God

05-12-2012, 04:34 PM	#10
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,305 Thanks: 2,735 Thanked 991 Times in 727 Posts	Welcome Robb. I believe that you will find this forum informative and friendly.....a great combination in my way of thinking.

05-14-2012, 10:37 AM	#11
Robb User Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks, I appreciate it. There's alot of information to try to absorb here, I'm glad I found this site. If it actually does come to pass, hopefully I can make an informed decision on a purchase. R

05-14-2012, 08:16 PM	#12
tomaustin Lifer X5 Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: texas Posts: 708 Thanks: 87 Thanked 522 Times in 201 Posts	robb, also welcome.... you did not say where you are generally located...lots of us scattered all over the place.....we attend local gun shows and, when possible, meet for some introductions and swap a few lies....tom

05-14-2012, 10:42 PM	#13
Robb User Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Okay, I'm in the northern burbs of Denver CO. Any other forum member close by? Robb