Redcoat3340
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P88 vs P08 Luger
Two iconic guns. Both in a similar price category (at least for a shooter grade Luger around $1400 and a P88 or P88c) and I'm interested in both but can only afford one or the other.
There's a premium on the Lugers as they are, for the most part, collector items. But I don't want a collector piece, I want a shooter, hence the "lower" price. However, I've been reading they are a bit fussy, somewhat prone to jamming as they are ammo sensitive, and unless you know what you are doing, or buying from a really reputable dealer, like Simpsons, there's a chance you might get stuck. But then again....it's a Luger!
P88. Another iconic pistol but, outside the gun community esp. the Walther gun community, not as well known. Pricewise probably around the same cost. I've read somewhere the compact model is a better than the standard. I've not read anything about it being fussy; over-engineered and maybe overly-complex to build and expensive in its day...but solid. A good shooter.
So....if you had to choose between the two....which one; for the range, for the pleasure of shooting it, not necessarily for appreciation in value but for owing a really good gun, is the gun? I've got a P1, P4, P5, Sig 230 instead of a PP, and some modern Walthers as well....so for me the 88 sort of completes the "collection."
Any comments, insights, perspectives appreciated.
And where would I find a good P88 if I were going to buy one
Two iconic guns. Both in a similar price category (at least for a shooter grade Luger around $1400 and a P88 or P88c) and I'm interested in both but can only afford one or the other.
There's a premium on the Lugers as they are, for the most part, collector items. But I don't want a collector piece, I want a shooter, hence the "lower" price. However, I've been reading they are a bit fussy, somewhat prone to jamming as they are ammo sensitive, and unless you know what you are doing, or buying from a really reputable dealer, like Simpsons, there's a chance you might get stuck. But then again....it's a Luger!
P88. Another iconic pistol but, outside the gun community esp. the Walther gun community, not as well known. Pricewise probably around the same cost. I've read somewhere the compact model is a better than the standard. I've not read anything about it being fussy; over-engineered and maybe overly-complex to build and expensive in its day...but solid. A good shooter.
So....if you had to choose between the two....which one; for the range, for the pleasure of shooting it, not necessarily for appreciation in value but for owing a really good gun, is the gun? I've got a P1, P4, P5, Sig 230 instead of a PP, and some modern Walthers as well....so for me the 88 sort of completes the "collection."
Any comments, insights, perspectives appreciated.
And where would I find a good P88 if I were going to buy one