Most Iconic Auto Pistol
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"What world wide militaries or LEAs issue Lugers?"
Very tempted to say "NYPD," but I thought better of it (oh, wait...)
Stoky,
That picture just made me wonder; why doesn't someone attach a gatling-gun-looking crown to the front of their funny-car blower spool?
"I knew what a "German Luger" was long before I knew any other semi-auto pistol."
Same here. In fact, the Tales of the Gun episode on the Luger's operation is my first memory of being interested in firearms engineering.
TCB
Very tempted to say "NYPD," but I thought better of it (oh, wait...)
Stoky,
That picture just made me wonder; why doesn't someone attach a gatling-gun-looking crown to the front of their funny-car blower spool?
"I knew what a "German Luger" was long before I knew any other semi-auto pistol."
Same here. In fact, the Tales of the Gun episode on the Luger's operation is my first memory of being interested in firearms engineering.
TCB
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Luger Iconic ? - Maybe
Admittedly the Luger has a great deal of positive qualities, but I'd say they are not "iconic" . Their appeal is mostly "collectible, exotic, or historic". Personally, I like Lugers from an economically estrangement prospective. Heck, I used to own two DWM's, one 7.65mm and a 9mm.
Operationally, they are mechanically weak and flawed, compared to 1911's and most modern day semi's. Show me a person who prefers it for self defense (civilian) or police/military, and I'll logically suggest him for a pscho/evaluation.
What modern day military or police organization currently uses Lugers ?
I'd say they (Lugers) are "kaput" !
(But I'd still like to have one!)
Admittedly the Luger has a great deal of positive qualities, but I'd say they are not "iconic" . Their appeal is mostly "collectible, exotic, or historic". Personally, I like Lugers from an economically estrangement prospective. Heck, I used to own two DWM's, one 7.65mm and a 9mm.
Operationally, they are mechanically weak and flawed, compared to 1911's and most modern day semi's. Show me a person who prefers it for self defense (civilian) or police/military, and I'll logically suggest him for a pscho/evaluation.
What modern day military or police organization currently uses Lugers ?
I'd say they (Lugers) are "kaput" !
(But I'd still like to have one!)
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