WWII Vintage German Pistols — German Luger P08 and Walther P-38
2011年11月27日 · As a German soldier both weapons were master craftsmanships for it’s time but I think I would have preferred the Walther P-38 over the German Luger simply because of it’s reliability. Both weapons were battlefield accurate for the simple sighting systems both utilized.
German handguns Walther P38 vs Luger P08 : r/ww2 - Reddit
2017年3月6日 · The P38 was cheaper to manufacture. Much fewer moving parts that are simpler to machine. The short recoil action uses a simple locking block opposed to the more complex toggle lock that the P08 Luger uses.
Walther P38 - Wikipedia
The Walther P38 (originally written Walther P.38) is a 9 mm semi-automatic pistol that was developed by Carl Walther GmbH as the service pistol of the Wehrmacht at the beginning of World War II. It was intended to replace the comparatively complex and …
Luger vs. P-38 historical preference ??? - The Firing Line Forums
2013年5月5日 · My Luger is more accurate than my P-38, and has a much better trigger. As German officers carried a pistol as a sign of rank, and ego, I am certain they preferred the Luger over the more commonly machined P-38.
P38 vs Luger: Clash of Titans – Canadian Soldier Militaria
2024年9月10日 · In the annals of military history, few rivalries are as storied or as fascinating as that between the Walther P38 and the Luger P08. These two German pistols, both icons of their time, have been pitted against each other in countless comparisons, each vying for the title of the superior sidearm.
Choices and yours P.08 vs P.38 | Jan C. Still Lugerforums
2024年7月21日 · The P08 Luger is more popular to collect than the P38 for several reasons: 1. Historical Significance: The P08 Luger has a longer and more storied history, being the standard sidearm of the German military from 1908 to 1945. It is associated with both World Wars and various significant historical events, making it a highly coveted piece for ...
Luger pistol - Wikipedia
The P08 was technically replaced in service in 1938 by the Walther P38, but ever-growing wartime demands for handguns resulted in continued P08 production by Mauser until December 1943.
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2005年11月22日 · In fact the 'standard' issue Luger P.08 and the Walther P.38 shared almost identical ballistic statistics when using 9mm Parabellum 125-grain ammo ( 1040 fps m/v, 320-460ft.lb m/s/v ). Barrel of the P.38 was 4.75in as against 4in of the P.08.
Walther P38 Review: Germany’s WWII Pistol :: Guns.com
2023年11月7日 · Far simpler than the Luger P08, the new P38 was easier to mass produce while still offering reliability and a modernized semi-auto design. Ultimately, three manufacturers would pump out these...
Luger P08 vs Walther P38 - YouTube
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