Do they still make Luger p08?

Do they still make Luger p08?

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.

Is the Luger a good gun?

Yet, the Luger has a reputation for toughness and accuracy that obviously served German soldiers well. Lugers from the early 20th century are particularly well-made, built to standards so exacting that many P08s that first saw service during World War I were completely usable during World War II and beyond.

How many rounds can a Luger 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.

Who invented the Luger pistol?

George Luger
Many different models of the Luger were developed after its invention by George Luger, an Austrian, in 1898. The Luger was the standard pistol of the German armed forces from 1908 to 1938.

Why is 38 special so weak?

38 Special is weak because of black powder per se. We are only including these historical tidbits to attempt to explain how the 9mm, despite having a smaller case, can handle higher pressures than the . 38 Special.

Who made Luger pistols?

Is +P good for self defense?

The additional velocity in +P self defense handgun ammo can help bullets expand and this sometimes means a slightly larger wound/crush cavity. Sometimes the additional expansion causes the bullet to deform or flower-out with a larger frontal diameter and in turn the bullet does not penetrate as deep.

What is A +P+ round?

Overpressure ammunition, commonly designated as +P or +P+, is small arms ammunition that has been loaded to produce a higher internal pressure when fired than is standard for ammunition of its caliber (see internal ballistics), but less than the pressures generated by a proof round.