A very newbiew question

[jonrpatrick]

(with thanks to those 2 who responded from rec.guns)
When I was much younger, I always wanted a Luger... and now I'm older,
I've cliimbed the socio-economic ladder a bit, and the desire has been
rekindled!

However, I know very little about guns. I plan on taking a safety
course. I don't hunt, and i don't want one for 'protection'. I want
one as a collector's piece and to take on the weekends to shoot.

There is a mind-numbing amount of confusing info. about lugers out
there. Pre-war, post-war, Luger, Mauser... replica..
Geez. I'm just confused.

I don't think I need a mint WWII version... I think I'd be happy with
a modern replica if the quality is good.

Anyone recommend anything? Just your thoughts would be great!
Jon
jonrpatrick@hotmail.com