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crasig said:

I had extremely disappointing experiences with P-08 Lugers. I was most interested in the BYF Mausers in 9mm.
I began by purchasing a couple of affordable East German arsenal Re-furbed VOPO Lugers, by mail order.
apparently re-furbed by monkeys, & marked up with out of control die grinders, BOTH had giant Xs stamped on the frame (junk in German ?) finally refinished in BLACK OXIDE. Neither would fire reliably. I never saw any point in owning an unreliable firearm. I finally spent more on a Mauser "Black Widow" with correct numbers, which was also a jam-o-matic.
I took it back to the dealer who tested it off premises & said it worked perfectly - that I no doubt "limp-wristed it" - adding insult to injury - not taking it back. Then I bought a beautiful, like new, Texas made stainless eagle Luger. which also didn't work. Flicking all these was not that hard - sold as-is. My last attempt was a NOS un-fired Swiss Luger, + box, papers, & dangle tag. It was good for a thrill to get out & fondle occasionally - but IT remained un-fired until I sold it at a profit - to buy something nice that worked. TODAY I'm over them, but would accept one as a gift - as not worth the bother to me - any other way. In my 78 years of life, I only was accused of limp-wrist that one time, & never spoke to that dealer again.

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gunnertwo said:

The "X" marking was done by the Russians / East Germans when they were refurbished. To say they weren't concerned about appearance or fit and finish is obvious. In my opinion the problems you experienced were due to ammo selection. If you tried a variety of ammo I think you would find one that worked well in your Lugers. If I recall the Texas Lugers did have issues not related to ammo. Had you fired your Swiss I think you would have found it reliable and enjoyable to shoot.

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gunnertwo said:

Hi, & thanks for clearing up the X issue. I did try various ammo in mine. But I was young, before the internet & friendly advice (just $ shark dealers). No doubt the Swiss Luger would have worked fine - but I: had outgrown the itch, & bought several nice things with the proceeds - that still serve my needs & interests much better. The other exotic handguns I've owned have all worked flawlessly - or moved on.

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gunnertwo said:

I'm 78 now - older & wiser,, settled in to the very functional handguns that please me most. HAPPY ENDING, C.

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gunnertwo said:

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• Simpson's are quality people and honest. You will pay retail plus a little, but you won't get scammed.
• Don't shy away from a 7.65mm Luger. After all, that was the original caliber - the cartridge Georg Luger built the pistol around. The little bottle-neck round is super cool, too!

crasig said:

I had extremely disappointing experiences with P-08 Lugers. I was most interested in the BYF Mausers in 9mm.
I began by purchasing a couple of affordable East German arsenal Re-furbed VOPO Lugers, by mail order.
apparently re-furbed by monkeys, & marked up with out of control die grinders, BOTH had giant Xs stamped on the frame (junk in German ?) finally refinished in BLACK OXIDE. Neither would fire reliably. I never saw any point in owning an unreliable firearm. I finally spent more on a Mauser "Black Widow" with correct numbers, which was also a jam-o-matic.
I took it back to the dealer who tested it off premises & said it worked perfectly - that I no doubt "limp-wristed it" - adding insult to injury - not taking it back. Then I bought a beautiful, like new, Texas made stainless eagle Luger. which also didn't work. Flicking all these was not that hard - sold as-is. My last attempt was a NOS un-fired Swiss Luger, + box, papers, & dangle tag. It was good for a thrill to get out & fondle occasionally - but IT remained un-fired until I sold it at a profit - to buy something nice that worked. TODAY I'm over them, but would accept one as a gift - as not worth the bother to me - any other way. In my 78 years of life, I only was accused of limp-wrist that one time, & never spoke to that dealer again.

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CptCurl said:

Do I like Lugers? YES!

Watch out, though. Lugers are contagious and habit-forming. Before you know it, you will be chasing after something like this:

Two more comments:

• Simpson's are quality people and honest. You will pay retail plus a little, but you won't get scammed.
• Don't shy away from a 7.65mm Luger. After all, that was the original caliber - the cartridge Georg Luger built the pistol around. The little bottle-neck round is super cool, too!

Curly

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crasig said:

I had extremely disappointing experiences with P-08 Lugers. I was most interested in the BYF Mausers in 9mm.
I began by purchasing a couple of affordable East German arsenal Re-furbed VOPO Lugers, by mail order.
apparently re-furbed by monkeys, & marked up with out of control die grinders, BOTH had giant Xs stamped on the frame (junk in German ?) finally refinished in BLACK OXIDE. Neither would fire reliably. I never saw any point in owning an unreliable firearm. I finally spent more on a Mauser "Black Widow" with correct numbers, which was also a jam-o-matic.
I took it back to the dealer who tested it off premises & said it worked perfectly - that I no doubt "limp-wristed it" - adding insult to injury - not taking it back. Then I bought a beautiful, like new, Texas made stainless eagle Luger. which also didn't work. Flicking all these was not that hard - sold as-is. My last attempt was a NOS un-fired Swiss Luger, + box, papers, & dangle tag. It was good for a thrill to get out & fondle occasionally - but IT remained un-fired until I sold it at a profit - to buy something nice that worked. TODAY I'm over them, but would accept one as a gift - as not worth the bother to me - any other way. In my 78 years of life, I only was accused of limp-wrist that one time, & never spoke to that dealer again.

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