Would You Carry This Today? | 9mm Luger

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  • @chretired
    @chretired 5 днів тому +22

    Not sure about the carrying but sure wouldn't mind owning a piece of history though.

    • @MrJdebest
      @MrJdebest 5 днів тому +1

      I own one replica air pistol . Functions like the Luger with toggle cycling and picking up another BB from the magazine. It's very well made. Check it out.

  • @peterwilson5528
    @peterwilson5528 4 дні тому +1

    The cocking mechanism is just amazing and the machining and workmanship is superb. German style most iconic.

  • @MarkMeadows90
    @MarkMeadows90 17 годин тому

    That bump fire sound at 1:35. Awesome.

  • @WendelltheSongwriter
    @WendelltheSongwriter 4 дні тому +3

    My dad brought one back from the second world war, only to have it destroyed in a house fire. He was with the 173 field artillery unit of the first army division, and he he beached at Utah Beach in mid July 1944.

  • @GregBrown-f1o
    @GregBrown-f1o 5 днів тому +5

    You don't fool me one bit hickok sometimes you miss on purpose just so we don't feel bad

  • @robertfarmer8372
    @robertfarmer8372 3 дні тому

    My dad's Luger was the pistol I learned on. Very accurate and comfortable shooting gun.

  • @scousewillo62
    @scousewillo62 5 днів тому +2

    Such an iconic firearm. That looks like a very nice example you have there

  • @heyLaina
    @heyLaina 5 днів тому +1

    beautiful piece!!! thank you so much for showing it hickok!!

  • @larrynason8716
    @larrynason8716 5 днів тому +4

    The Luger has been on my wish list for most of my 68 years. I have, somehow ended up with a box of 9mm Luger ammo tho. 🤷‍♂️

  • @TenRing69
    @TenRing69 5 днів тому +5

    Nice piece of history.

  • @nigel900
    @nigel900 2 дні тому

    It’s a beautiful work of art… but I’d find another to dedicate to carry. 👍🏻

  • @BarnyDaddy
    @BarnyDaddy 2 дні тому

    Of course

  • @dbmail545
    @dbmail545 4 дні тому +2

    Beautiful gun but the only Luger P08 I've ever shot was a jammamatic. And I've heard from more than one source that this is not uncommon. The P08 has a reputation for ammunition sensitivity.

  • @joellelinden7079
    @joellelinden7079 3 дні тому

    Why not. For me the main downside are the sights

  • @joeancinec
    @joeancinec 5 днів тому

    One of the best pistols ever made.

  • @cuznclive2236
    @cuznclive2236 5 днів тому +1

    Thank you.

  • @thedevilinthecircuit1414
    @thedevilinthecircuit1414 4 дні тому

    It's better than a long pointy stick, and heavier, too.

  • @GShileikis
    @GShileikis 5 днів тому +1

    The round, Yes. The pistol No, as I have smaller and larger capacity pistols now. I would however love to have one for my collection 🙂

  • @mikemoore7559
    @mikemoore7559 5 днів тому +2

    Yabba-dabba-do. I'd carry one and you would too...

  • @IvanKarpisek-tc8qq
    @IvanKarpisek-tc8qq 3 дні тому

    In 1962 I had an adult cousin that had one and we went out and fired it. I was 13. At that time in a gun magazine some dealer was selling them for $36 ! I wanted one so badly but for some strange reason my father could not see any upside for buying a 13 yr old a pistol. He wasn’t anti gun-He bought me a .410 and later on a 12 gauge 870. But to this day I wish I had a $36 dollar P08 in my safe.
    870 but to this day I wish I had the P08 in my safe.

  • @jakeoreilly9627
    @jakeoreilly9627 5 днів тому +2

    you totally can carry that i i would if i owned one

  • @MichaelSisley-fw3xr
    @MichaelSisley-fw3xr 5 днів тому +3

    I would not carry one, but I definitely would love to own one. I never have really sought one. In my current economy, no, I will not go find one.

  • @BruceEmm-n9j
    @BruceEmm-n9j 5 днів тому +6

    When I was in the Army in the 70's these were in every pawn shop near bases. They even had long barreled ones with wood holsters that converted into a stock. They looked cool but I never had the urge to buy one.

  • @coaltrain4423
    @coaltrain4423 5 днів тому +5

    I never have fired one,I’ve never even held one.They are pretty.,I have carried a P35 for many years,that’s a Browning Hi Power for those that don’t know.

    • @craigthescott5074
      @craigthescott5074 День тому +2

      I own two WW2 Lugers and many 1911’s but no Browning High powers. It’s on the list though.

    • @coaltrain4423
      @coaltrain4423 19 годин тому +1

      I have 5 Hi Powers.All are superb in every way.Believe it or not,the one that shoots the best,and has the best trigger and accuracy is a Charles Daly HP.All are unaltered and original condition except for the Craig Spegal grips I put on them.Spegal grips are my favorite.

  • @VikingWelder
    @VikingWelder 3 дні тому

    Long Live Hickok45

  • @Coop72
    @Coop72 5 днів тому

    Yep!

  • @maurice-r1s
    @maurice-r1s 4 дні тому

    If it's all I have, sure.

  • @rcnelson
    @rcnelson 4 дні тому

    The best lubricant for Lugers is Lugubrious. (Yes, I'm kidding.)

  • @OhSoddit
    @OhSoddit 5 днів тому +3

    I wouldn't dismiss CARRYING one.
    Perhaps more popular in England, there was a television series called "The Professionals" (with the mythical department CI5).
    Of "Bodie and Doyle", the Luger P08 was Doyle's daily carry weapon.

    • @sugarnads
      @sugarnads 5 днів тому +2

      Doyle carried a p38 then a hipower.
      Bodie had a smith in 357

    • @pauldurkee4764
      @pauldurkee4764 5 днів тому +1

      Ray Doyle definitely carried the Walther.

  • @steveward4509
    @steveward4509 4 дні тому

    Soda Pop?!

  • @66smithra
    @66smithra 5 днів тому

    Absolutely, if it's all I had.

  • @liamdillon2478
    @liamdillon2478 4 дні тому

    Pick up some Mec-Gar new production mags. They’re great.

  • @FairladyS130
    @FairladyS130 4 дні тому +1

    It's always great to see someone just having fun with their gun, my country denies us such fun which gets harder to find as you age and your options reduce.

  • @EdLeber-g1j
    @EdLeber-g1j 5 днів тому

    If that was the last of my collection I would carry it . I love the p08 luger

  • @ozarkrefugee
    @ozarkrefugee 5 днів тому

    It would be nifty if a firearms manufacturer would start making these.

  • @Rickinsf
    @Rickinsf 4 дні тому

    In Germany, 1980, the "Kontrol" officer on my train had a P08 on his belt. I thought it was anachronistic, but, what do I know?

  • @maddog31255
    @maddog31255 3 дні тому

    Strictly Officer sidearm.

  • @PsychoticBovine
    @PsychoticBovine 5 днів тому

    I have the Stoeger reproduction. Is the mag as hard to load as mine? I need some massive thumb power to load it.

  • @kathyrobertson5947
    @kathyrobertson5947 4 дні тому

    I would carry it if was sa da like my 1944 p38 which I do carry very reliable pistol

  • @WhiskeyHunterVAT69
    @WhiskeyHunterVAT69 4 дні тому

    Never care that without a holster. (stuffed in your pants or pocket) that extra curl on the trigger is just asking to snag on clothing.

  • @DILLIGAF88
    @DILLIGAF88 5 днів тому

    I’d carry it🤷🏼‍♂️

  • @shoofly529
    @shoofly529 3 дні тому

    I think Glock copied their grip angle from the Luger.

  • @BitcoinRuudje
    @BitcoinRuudje 3 дні тому

    Carry? no way, plinking yes, not with factory ammo, but with some mild reloads, so it would not break like most pre war P 08 do.

  • @hockeytownluv2012
    @hockeytownluv2012 5 днів тому

    Good morning Greg and John

  • @jamesellis2784
    @jamesellis2784 4 дні тому

    Yes with the eze. Of knowing the value is redeemable . At all recycling centers. . Pawnshopp.

  • @hell_march6652
    @hell_march6652 4 дні тому

    Would love to have one but for the prices these sell for now days I'll have to pass.

  • @RockAnywayBand
    @RockAnywayBand 5 днів тому

    Why not?

  • @OldGlaseye-gf7si
    @OldGlaseye-gf7si 4 дні тому

    Would I carry that? Nope.

  • @308dad8
    @308dad8 4 дні тому

    No I wouldn’t carry it today because the cost to replace it. Not that it’s not a fine pistol just has the Precious factor so I would own one and take it to the range just not risk police getting it forever.

  • @chrisgabbert658
    @chrisgabbert658 4 дні тому

    👍😊

  • @terrygraham1877
    @terrygraham1877 5 днів тому

    I always wanted a luger lol

  • @JerryRussell-cv6ng
    @JerryRussell-cv6ng 5 днів тому

    Yes, I would carry!!!

  • @badgerrrlattin35
    @badgerrrlattin35 2 дні тому

    Would I carry this today? No. It's a 9mm or 30 luger.

  • @adamr9720
    @adamr9720 5 днів тому

    I would love to own one. I wouldn’t carry it above my S&Ws or my Sig P365. Look what happened to Hoobler! If you look him up in IMDB, he’s even holding the one that got him in his picture!

  • @CustomerRandom-kj5xn
    @CustomerRandom-kj5xn 5 днів тому

    Just buy Megatron in metal, Megatron in stone , Megatron in flying stone would be so cool,

  • @Der-Oberst
    @Der-Oberst 4 дні тому

    NO, why don’t you just carry a .17 Bee, or a roll of toilet paper??
    A sock full of soap?? Bag of marshmallows ?
    Appropriate Handgun calibers.
    45 ACP
    357 Mag
    44 Mag
    500 S&W mag
    460
    480
    45-70
    454.
    50 AE
    700 Nitro Express with 6 inch barrel
    20 mm
    😂

  • @methodeetrigueur1164
    @methodeetrigueur1164 4 дні тому

    A 9mm, why not, but not a Luger. This gun is too wide, is a single action pistol and often jams. What's more, there's no firing pin safety.

  • @robertrobert7924
    @robertrobert7924 5 днів тому

    I have that model and the Artillery model which are from WW1. They seem to prefer the 124 gr. bullet. And no, I would not carry this bulky weapon.

    • @kentr2424
      @kentr2424 4 дні тому +1

      Do you have the stock/holster for the Artillery model? (IIRC that's the one with the long barrel and wood stock/holster combo?)

    • @robertrobert7924
      @robertrobert7924 4 дні тому

      @@kentr2424 NO, unfortunately. And the ATF has always been ambiguous about the legality of owning and shooting that combo.

    • @kentr2424
      @kentr2424 3 дні тому

      @ I recall reading in one of the surplus firearms magazines that the ATF has OK'd the combo IF the stock is original and not a reproduction......the author of the article is Will Dabbs. He also mentioned the ATF has OK'd Hi-Power and C96 pistols again if the stock is original...

  • @Didymustwelve
    @Didymustwelve 5 днів тому +3

    Would be afraid to know just how many have possibly been on the receiving end of that gun, considering the time frame.

  • @caseymurphy244
    @caseymurphy244 5 днів тому

    If I had no choice. And if my back was against the wall. I would. Most people don't get it. A hit is a hit. If it's from a Glock/Sig/berreta or the Luger. The End results is all the same. Just with less of a round count.

  • @dilfbag
    @dilfbag 5 днів тому

    🤘🥸🤘

  • @txgunguy2766
    @txgunguy2766 5 днів тому +1

    No, I absolutely would NOT carry a 9mm.

  • @DavidHBurkart
    @DavidHBurkart 5 днів тому

    Fun, fun, fun!! At one time, these were Wunderbar pistols, inspiring the likes of Alex Sturm & Bill Ruger to make an awesome and inexpensive .22 semi-auto that looked a lot like the Luger, albeit with no toggle. I wouldn't rule it out as a carry pistol, but it would be a fairly extensive list of preferable choices from today's options before I would choose the PO8 as an EDC.

    • @ronaldparvanian6949
      @ronaldparvanian6949 5 днів тому +2

      The Ruger Mk 1 was a copy of the Nambu. Same basic system and breakdown. Ruger considered manufacturing the Nambu in the US after WW2.

    • @DavidHBurkart
      @DavidHBurkart 5 днів тому

      @ronaldparvanian6949 Well, all these years I thought it was the Luger. The Nambu?? I have to rethink my life. 😮😂

  • @glenbo02
    @glenbo02 5 днів тому

    That's one of my dream guns.

  • @D5quared91
    @D5quared91 5 днів тому

    No, I wouldn’t carry that