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James K · April 25, 2013, 03:30 PM

I have three Type 14's, two Type 94's, a Baby, two Papas and a Grandpa. Aside from what I reported above, I have not fired any of them.

I would like to caution about the common belief that the .30 Luger can be fired in the 8mm guns. It can, but is not recommended. The pressure level of the .30 Luger is higher than that of the 8mm Nambu and were it not that the bullet is undersize would probably cause damage to the Japanese pistols.

Jim

April 25, 2013, 03:30 PM	#4
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	I have three Type 14's, two Type 94's, a Baby, two Papas and a Grandpa. Aside from what I reported above, I have not fired any of them. I would like to caution about the common belief that the .30 Luger can be fired in the 8mm guns. It can, but is not recommended. The pressure level of the .30 Luger is higher than that of the 8mm Nambu and were it not that the bullet is undersize would probably cause damage to the Japanese pistols. Jim