Is the p08 a Luger?
The Pistole Parabellum—or Parabellum-Pistole (Pistol Parabellum), commonly known as just Luger or Luger P08—is a toggle-locked recoil-operated semi-automatic pistol. The Luger was produced in several models and by several nations from 1898 to 1948….
| Luger pistol | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Georg Luger |
| Designed | 1898 |
How many rounds does a Luger p08 hold?
eight-round
The Luger is a recoil-operated, locked breech, semi-automatic handgun with an eight-round capacity. It has a unique toggle-lock action, which uses a jointed arm to lock the weapon, instead of the slide action used by almost every other semi-auto pistol in the world.
Is a Luger a good carry gun?
Yes. Luger may be an old design, but it is still a good self-defence weapon if well-maintained. Lugers introduced the 9mm Parabellum cartridge which is still the most popular pistol cartridge worldwide.
What is the difference between 9mm and 9mm Luger ammo?
The 9mm and 9mm Luger are absolutely one and the same cartridge. The 9mm is also known as 9×19, which itself is short for 9x19mm Parabellum.
Are lugers expensive?
The most valuable/desired Lugers are German military guns with provenance and rare experimental variants. Also check the type of Luger very carefully: there was more than one variant. For instance, I bought an Artillery Luger from a friend of mine for $750.
What caliber is a P08?
Luger pistol
| Luger P08 (Parabellum) | |
|---|---|
| Cartridge | 7.65×21mm Parabellum 9×19mm Parabellum .45 ACP (rare) |
| Action | Toggle-locked, short recoil |
| Rate of fire | Semi-automatic |
| Muzzle velocity | 350–400 m/s (1148–1312 f/s; 9mm, 100 mm barrel) |
Is Luger p08 good?
The Luger is an excellent pistol for precision firing. Most target pistols are still based on that design. That said it was a poor choice in combat due to its complex construction and the time consuming process of reloading even when one has extra, fully-loaded magazines.
Can you shoot 9mm Luger in any 9mm?
The answer is yes! The 9mm and 9mm Luger are absolutely one and the same cartridge. The 9mm is also known as 9×19, which itself is short for 9x19mm Parabellum.
What does Luger stand for?
So, 9mm Luger is the most common name you’ll see listed by manufacturers and ammunition stores. (Unless they simply have it listed as “9mm.”) The name honors Georg Luger, the German firearms engineer who in 1901 designed the cartridge for the German Weapons and Munitions Factory (DWM).
Why are lugers so good?
Due to both German- and Swiss-made Lugers being manufactured with the era’s highest quality materials and the manufacturers use of precision tolerances with tough, minute standardization, the Luger was world renowned for its durability.
Are lugers still made?
Replicas of the Luger pistol are still produced today. It has been popularized through its use by Germany during World War I and World War II, though it was also used by many other countries.