The P-38 was created due to the expense
and durability of the Luger. The Luger is
built like a Swiss watch, thus requiring
more machining, which is costly. Second,
the P-38 is far more robust than the Luger.
The Germans needed a pistol that could be
mass produced in large numbers.
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Never do an enemy a minor injury. Machiavelli
"Stay alive with a 45"
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