The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Luger vs. P-38 historical preference ???

Pilot · May 22, 2013, 07:13 AM

While I have both, I much prefer shooting the P-08 Luger. Shoot both side by side. I find the P-38, and the post WWII P-1 actually crude by comparison. Is the P-38 a "good gun"? Certainly. Is it more reliable than a Luger? Not for me, plus it is not nearly as accurate. The Luger is a work of art.

May 22, 2013, 07:13 AM	#35
Pilot Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2000 Posts: 4,193	While I have both, I much prefer shooting the P-08 Luger. Shoot both side by side. I find the P-38, and the post WWII P-1 actually crude by comparison. Is the P-38 a "good gun"? Certainly. Is it more reliable than a Luger? Not for me, plus it is not nearly as accurate. The Luger is a work of art. __________________ Pilot