LugerMan Reproduction of the 1907 .45 Test Trials Luger

Eugene Golubtsov, aka LugerMan, is manufacturing reproduction .45ACP caliber Luger pistols, based on the original blueprints of the 1907 pattern US Army trials guns. When he offered to send me one to try out, how could I say no?
I have had some rather unimpressive experiences trying to shoot similar reproductions made by other people, and my expectations for this one were pretty low. Well, I have no problem saying that I was entirely wrong. This pistol is magnificent - it ran great, shot dead on point of aim, and was everything I could have asked, right down to the correct 55.5 degree grip angle found only on the US trials Lugers.
In addition to the trials pattern, Eugene is also making a wide variety of other patterns, include .45ACP "baby" Lugers, long barreled target models, stocked carbines, 10mm Auto versions, and more. They are not cheap, but in my opinion they are worth the cost if you can afford them.
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  • @Taistelukalkkuna
    @Taistelukalkkuna6 жыл бұрын

    "And Lo, by the Third Magazine, Gun Jesus Sayeth "Dang" and Was Suitably Impressed."

  • @karbonpanzer

    @karbonpanzer

    6 жыл бұрын

    Taistelukalkkuna amen

  • @waylongroves200

    @waylongroves200

    6 жыл бұрын

    ...and Amen

  • @crushedcranium

    @crushedcranium

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thy sayeth amen

  • @gkarjala

    @gkarjala

    6 жыл бұрын

    Heiluheiset pallot? Cool name

  • @truckerallikatuk

    @truckerallikatuk

    6 жыл бұрын

    Amen? Nay! It is the holy word Ammo that shall be said in response.

  • @theJellyjoker
    @theJellyjoker6 жыл бұрын

    "I think we've heard enough about this..." You thought wrong!

  • @Tunkkis

    @Tunkkis

    3 жыл бұрын

    Looks like even the patron saint of firearms can be mistaken.

  • @CigarAttache

    @CigarAttache

    17 күн бұрын

    We need the directors cut of this video 😏👍🏼

  • @TheRogueWolf
    @TheRogueWolf6 жыл бұрын

    LugerMan! He came from the stars to use the power of the Luger to make Gun Jesus say "Dang"!

  • @randomuser778

    @randomuser778

    6 жыл бұрын

    You're an imbecile.

  • @zacharyreichert5035

    @zacharyreichert5035

    6 жыл бұрын

    That got a laugh.

  • @hippymad1

    @hippymad1

    6 жыл бұрын

    Lugerman Fighter of the Borchardtman Champion of the Krauts. Master of Karate And Friendship for everyone

  • @JonManProductions

    @JonManProductions

    6 жыл бұрын

    No U

  • @mexanik9

    @mexanik9

    6 жыл бұрын

    U made me laugh, thanks ))

  • @Pdro-gw7lu
    @Pdro-gw7lu6 жыл бұрын

    Ian, just as others in the comments have said. Please do go on, we’d all love to hear what you cut yourself off from saying about manufacturing and reverse engineering. Time permitting please do make such a vid. Awesome Luger btw. Cheers

  • @josuelservin2409

    @josuelservin2409

    6 жыл бұрын

    P3dro 2486, Totally agree on this point.

  • @alexandruianu8432

    @alexandruianu8432

    6 жыл бұрын

    He's already pointed those things out in a number of videos on his channel (other Luger videos and the HMG StG streams).

  • @genericpersonx333

    @genericpersonx333

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, I have dealt with reverse-engineering projects before and to be honest, it is just too big a subject to have as a tangent within another video. He was right to cut it off there to save camera time for himself. For sure, it is worthy of a special video of its own. The MG3, for example, is a legitimate forgotten weapon because all the technical details for the manufacturing of the MG42 were lost between 1945 and 1965. To resurrect that gun required one of the most demanding reverse-engineering efforts of the 20th century and would make an excellent example of how complicated RE is.

  • @rageagainstthehygiene2357

    @rageagainstthehygiene2357

    6 жыл бұрын

    If I just wanted to skip to the shooting I would watch any of the other 50 YTers who just take stuff to the range. I come to FW because it is in-depth information from a guy who really knows what he is talking about. Anyone can shoot them, but Ian can *explain* them.

  • @LovableCoolGuy

    @LovableCoolGuy

    6 жыл бұрын

    The topic was pretty thoroughly covered on the InRange videos interviewing HMG. Check out this one and others regarding the StG reproduction: watch?v=iQxwVY7ziKs

  • @Pitchlock8251
    @Pitchlock82516 жыл бұрын

    A Luger in 10mm. I think I can hear MAC furiously clicking "place order" icon over the internet.

  • @LugerMan45

    @LugerMan45

    6 жыл бұрын

    Pitch Lock I did not hear anything....... want a 10mm ? Just let me know

  • @williamhorton9763

    @williamhorton9763

    5 жыл бұрын

    .41 Action Express.

  • @raptorcell6633

    @raptorcell6633

    5 жыл бұрын

    Fuck it, now i want a Luger in .50 AE

  • @justinreiley747

    @justinreiley747

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@raptorcell6633 now I want a .22 long rifle Luger

  • @donovanchilton5817

    @donovanchilton5817

    4 жыл бұрын

    You hear that? That sound like a fly rubbing it's wings together in the distance? That's Tim. Furiously masturbating.

  • @Chevypotamus
    @Chevypotamus6 жыл бұрын

    That's an impressive gun, still working flawlessly after 8,000 rounds.

  • @aker1993

    @aker1993

    6 жыл бұрын

    its amazing that the gun is still purrfect and running even in the 8k+ rounds of shooting this is the height of gun reproduction to is extreme bravo lugerman

  • @Devin_Stromgren

    @Devin_Stromgren

    6 жыл бұрын

    You're assuming that it ran flawlessly out of the box. Some of those rounds might have gone into breaking it in.

  • @LugerMan45

    @LugerMan45

    6 жыл бұрын

    Some rounds of 8000 plus, were during testing and perfecting function. But the point of testing was also reach a point of destruction of some parts, just to see what goes first. Well nothing has , at this point. Still waiting for that to happen.

  • @ausmax1972

    @ausmax1972

    6 жыл бұрын

    If you have to ask how much, you can't really afford it...

  • @MatthewCochrane9622

    @MatthewCochrane9622

    6 жыл бұрын

    @ Eugene Golubtsov Thank you so much for: #1 sending the gun to Ian, as I'm sure you're aware Ian does a great job giving us enthusiasts a way to explore and in a way experience things that are less than common. This is not a piece that we can see at the local gun shop, so having a video from a trusted POV like Forgotten Weapons that tears down the gun on camera and nicely covers subtle details can help us make informed decisions about future purchases. #2 for commenting directly in this thread. Raw interaction with the community speaks volumes, especially when you're dealing with odd limited production firearms. Having a response here certainly leaves me with some additional assurance that you'll assist with any issues should one arise with one of your firearms.

  • @andyrihn1
    @andyrihn16 жыл бұрын

    Now you just need a pedersen rifle to have the ultimate alternate history GI kit

  • @justinreiley747

    @justinreiley747

    4 жыл бұрын

    Now this is a timeline I wanna live in

  • @josephmontanaro2350

    @josephmontanaro2350

    4 жыл бұрын

    Is this the same timeline that later on we get the .30 carbine Tompson, the american FAL, G11 and the AN 94 as a general issue rifle?!?! Someone crack open a portal there I'm packing my bags :D

  • @KageMinowara

    @KageMinowara

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@josephmontanaro2350 Is this also the timeline where the 1900AD British Military adopt Hugh Gabbet Farifax's Mars Automatic Pistol and they are now widely available? Because if it is then I'm going with you.

  • @ineednochannelyoutube5384

    @ineednochannelyoutube5384

    4 жыл бұрын

    Toggle locks for everyone!

  • @steampunksamp80

    @steampunksamp80

    4 жыл бұрын

    KageMinowara Then we get a Rocket plane in the 40’s and a heli in the 40’s, IM COMING WITH YOU

  • @NoosaHeads
    @NoosaHeads4 жыл бұрын

    As a Luger (artillery 8.5" barrel) owner, I can assure anyone that these are superb guns. The machining and finish is nothing short of superb. The accuracy, tested on a machine bench rest is as good as anything modem I've tried. I don't think I've ever had a single misfire (like my broomhandle Mauser). That, in itself, is amazing.

  • @ResidentWeevil2077

    @ResidentWeevil2077

    Жыл бұрын

    Just imagine if the .45 ACP Luger became the standard issue sidearm of the US Army instead of the 1911. Being that the barrel doesn't tilt vertically like in a Browning system, the Luger is highly accurate and maintains zero after every shot. Even if the toggle lock is a more expensive system to manufacture, I'll take a Luger over a 1911 any day.

  • @MrDRSMAX

    @MrDRSMAX

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ResidentWeevil2077 The 1911 isn't exactly inaccurate.

  • @Phantom_Aspekt
    @Phantom_Aspekt3 жыл бұрын

    A 10mm Luger sounds like the perfect combination of style and performance

  • @nomanmcshmoo8640
    @nomanmcshmoo86406 жыл бұрын

    The crazy thing is how FACTORY 1907 they look.....the surface finish of the materials is amazing.

  • @daisyruin
    @daisyruin6 жыл бұрын

    You stopped when it was getting good, we do need to hear more of that. The effort and skills required to go from blueprint to tooling to production is literally everything. Much appreciation for Mr. Golubtsov's work, thank you both.

  • @puebespuebes8589

    @puebespuebes8589

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes !

  • @amoose8439
    @amoose84396 жыл бұрын

    I demand a fireside talks regarding the cut content.

  • @GeneralLotz
    @GeneralLotz6 жыл бұрын

    Don't cut off the info midstream....

  • @matthayward7889
    @matthayward78896 жыл бұрын

    3:15 “I think we’ve heard enough about this...” For possibly the first time, I disagree. I know you’ve touched on the difficulties of reverse engineering before, but I’d happily hear it all again Given the level of engineering that must have gone into this reproduction, six grand doesn’t actually seem that bad to me. I’m heading straight to Luger Mans website to check out the Carbines...

  • @con6lex

    @con6lex

    6 жыл бұрын

    Matt Hayward It would be cool to interview Lugerman. Why did he pick such a difficult and financially uncertain project? (Everyone says “I’d buy one” until it is time to place a real order.) How did he learn about manufacturing? How did he get the blueprints?

  • @matthayward7889

    @matthayward7889

    6 жыл бұрын

    con6lex brilliant idea! I’d love to listen to Ian interviewing lugerman about the financial and engineering side of making these 👍

  • @dwightgruber8308

    @dwightgruber8308

    6 жыл бұрын

    A few years ago Eugene asked a question on the Luger Forums, what pistol would the Luger collectors there like to see recreated? After much discussion the majority of respondents opined that they would prefer to see--and buy--a .45 cal. replica (10mm and .40 cal. also came up as being more modern alternatives). The "blueprints"--actually CNC programming specifications--came from gunsmith Mike Krause of San Mateo CA, who made detail measurements of the legendary original Sid Aberman .45 Luger in order to make his own limited--run edition of the .45 Luger (at almost three times the price of Eugene's). Eugene had to modify the CNC data somewhat in order to make it work.

  • @kylebrady969

    @kylebrady969

    9 ай бұрын

    @@dwightgruber8308 Am I correct saying this Mike Krause is the same as Krausewerke? Ian made a video on one of those .45 Lugers too

  • @dwightgruber8308

    @dwightgruber8308

    9 ай бұрын

    @@kylebrady969 Correct.

  • @ManWithNoName.
    @ManWithNoName.5 жыл бұрын

    Even though I can't buy this, I am happy it exists. Props to you Lugerman!

  • @janenorell971

    @janenorell971

    3 жыл бұрын

    It doesn't exist!2+yrs waiting only lip service!

  • @tacticalmanatee
    @tacticalmanatee6 жыл бұрын

    The price actually isn't that bad compared to original Lugers in unusual or historically significant configurations. Around here $3000 is the going rate on a decent all-original WW2 Luger last I checked, and I've handled a few that were in the $4000-8000 range. LugerMan's price is very reasonable considering the work that has to go into making one of these things.

  • @neo-filthyfrank1347

    @neo-filthyfrank1347

    Жыл бұрын

    I mean from what I've seen you can find real lugers for under 2k, makes no sense to buy this one atm if you ask me

  • @aniquinstark4347

    @aniquinstark4347

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@neo-filthyfrank1347 It's not a regular Luger so comparing it to one is pointless

  • @neo-filthyfrank1347

    @neo-filthyfrank1347

    Жыл бұрын

    @@aniquinstark4347 The comparison is extremely relevant, stop coping.

  • @neo-filthyfrank1347

    @neo-filthyfrank1347

    8 ай бұрын

    @@rdrrr this matters for some reason

  • @neo-filthyfrank1347

    @neo-filthyfrank1347

    8 ай бұрын

    @@rdrrr So long as it remains more expensive than the real lugers it's trying to make more accessible buying it will be pointless.

  • @desertdunebuggy
    @desertdunebuggy6 жыл бұрын

    Did you get serial number 4 for "4-gotten" weapons?

  • @LugerMan45

    @LugerMan45

    6 жыл бұрын

    Lightning Von-Wiffle Вritches no he did not, number 4 has to meany tasks to accomplish and to meany rounds to be shoot thru it,

  • @scotttrenary6154

    @scotttrenary6154

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lightning the person who manufactured the gun responded to you. His name is Eugene and it would be rude not to compliment the man after he replied to your comment

  • @scotttrenary6154

    @scotttrenary6154

    5 жыл бұрын

    Also I met the man at wannenmachers gun show. Simply put he’s a genius

  • @Lowlandlord

    @Lowlandlord

    4 жыл бұрын

    You sir deserve a punch in the face.

  • @indenkellerag8036

    @indenkellerag8036

    3 жыл бұрын

    Omg

  • @Talatharas
    @Talatharas6 жыл бұрын

    I was actually kinda enjoying your talk about gun manufacturing. why did you cut yourself off? :(

  • @LugerMan45

    @LugerMan45

    6 жыл бұрын

    Talatharas seconded

  • @CGoody564

    @CGoody564

    5 жыл бұрын

    Although I found it extremely comedic, I was upset he didn't get back to it later. Oh well. At least I learned this is manufactured where I live. Never would have guessed.

  • @generalolivervonbismarck393

    @generalolivervonbismarck393

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@LugerMan45 hey it’s the lugerman himself

  • @RichardGoth
    @RichardGoth6 жыл бұрын

    *+pauses on the Bergmann+* *+eyes glint+* *+BERGMANN INTENSIFIES+*

  • @ryker8338
    @ryker83385 жыл бұрын

    This gun, this Luger, looks so... I can't describe it as anything less than beautifully flawless.

  • @londonjolly9174
    @londonjolly91746 жыл бұрын

    "10mm Luger" Holy hell

  • @LugerMan45

    @LugerMan45

    6 жыл бұрын

    London Jolly not holly hell.... just 6600 dollars and you can have one.... holly hell is worth much more then that ... I am just guessing.

  • @someturkishguy8638

    @someturkishguy8638

    4 жыл бұрын

    Fallout should've had this

  • @michaelw.6957
    @michaelw.69576 жыл бұрын

    While $6,000 is out of my price range personally, it isn't a whole lot considering how much work (physically and from an engineering standpoint) was put in to them. A lot of folks don't bat an eye at that much for a Rolex Submariner or a 'decent' used car.

  • @DeltaOps3

    @DeltaOps3

    2 жыл бұрын

    Its a lot

  • @happyjohn354

    @happyjohn354

    2 жыл бұрын

    They make a 10mm version as well that I really want.

  • @taggartlawfirm

    @taggartlawfirm

    Жыл бұрын

    Well I was gonna buy two, but I had daughters instead.

  • @karlwagner932
    @karlwagner9324 жыл бұрын

    YOU TWO ARE AMAZING !! WHERE ELSE WE COULD FIND SUCH INTERSTING AND SOLID REPORTS ! THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME !! BE BLESSED !!

  • @TheRPGamer7
    @TheRPGamer76 жыл бұрын

    "I think we've heard enough about this.." No, we haven't, I think this is one thing I disagree with Ian on. I'd really like to hear the rest of his thoughts.

  • @mistakenotou7681

    @mistakenotou7681

    4 жыл бұрын

    +1

  • @Traderjoe
    @Traderjoe6 жыл бұрын

    In my opinion, the Luger is the most beautiful gun in the world. For something that was designed over 130 years ago, it still seems ultra modern to me and as elegant as can be. I would give my left nit for one, but unfortunately, I am in New York, so it would be easier to get a F4 Phantom

  • @LugerMan45

    @LugerMan45

    6 жыл бұрын

    traderjoes maybe a carbine registered as rifle ?

  • @codyjackalope8464

    @codyjackalope8464

    5 жыл бұрын

    Personally if i had to take anything into combat itd be a 1911 in .50 AE assuming ammo isnt an issue

  • @nerdlydood
    @nerdlydood6 жыл бұрын

    Why would I be listening to Gun Jesus if I've ever gotten bored by him sperging about guns like that? Don't just cut yourself off, if people wanna ignore talking and go ahead to the shooting they can skip ahead all they want. Boo, I say, boo upon you, Mr. McCollum. You bring shame upon yourself and upon your goatee.

  • @RalphReagan

    @RalphReagan

    6 жыл бұрын

    Ryan Wagner exactly

  • @GundamReviver

    @GundamReviver

    6 жыл бұрын

    Seconded!

  • @Pdro-gw7lu

    @Pdro-gw7lu

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yup. Even a seperate video to keep the digression to its own thing, keeping discussion of the gun to its own vid for people who just want that

  • @Batmack

    @Batmack

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thirded

  • @Croak1

    @Croak1

    6 жыл бұрын

    Fourthed! Had a case of gunnus interuptus when he cut the history short. Made worse because he was wearing a C&Rsenal shirt, which gave me even more of a history boner.

  • @T3hderk87
    @T3hderk876 жыл бұрын

    I got so excited when you started on your rant!! We always want more info and backstory! Thank you.

  • @dixinormous8539
    @dixinormous85395 жыл бұрын

    i do think your credibility speaks for itself Ian when a manufacturer commits a very rare and exquisite firearm to a full (and proper) review, kudos to you

  • @webtoedman
    @webtoedman6 жыл бұрын

    It's more than difficult to replicate any machine that was made using old school gang milling, broaching and multiple fixture techniques. You really need to replicate the original tooling, much of which would have been made to make only one or two cuts on a component, and have no other application. That's before drawing up the jigs and fixtures, making them, and sourcing the forgings (To original or better spec'). If you want to make saleable quantities at a marketable price, you need as a minimum to build batches, but what do you do in between runs? The overheads don't stop, and the materials for the next batch have to be bought. It's not like drawing it up in your favourite CAD app and chomping it out of bar stock. And then it all has to be heat treated and given an authentic finish without running a'foul of current environmental reg's. That Lugerman has actually made these guns is a startling achievement.

  • @knutdergroe9757

    @knutdergroe9757

    5 жыл бұрын

    webtoedman, Amen ! If all the time was added up.... 6k, is most likely braking even... Or a little low..... What a amazing job, this man has done !

  • @ineednochannelyoutube5384

    @ineednochannelyoutube5384

    4 жыл бұрын

    What prevents CNC machines from accurately machining one of these provided you do have measurments, and write the program?

  • @webtoedman

    @webtoedman

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Promotions Only I said it is difficult to duplicate products that were designed to be made on manual machinery using C NC, not that Luger man's products are made on manual machines.

  • @Logan-zp8bi

    @Logan-zp8bi

    3 жыл бұрын

    ​@@webtoedman not to mention bureaucracy, even if its for a simple pistol they'll treat it as you planning on taking over the world with it.

  • @lordsummerisle87

    @lordsummerisle87

    2 жыл бұрын

    ​@@ineednochannelyoutube5384 Machine tools make parts by cutting away specific bits of metal from a raw piece of stock or forging or casting until all that's left is the component you want. CNC machine tools in 2022 essentially make many different cuts on a single workpiece one after the other, ideally from a single clamping setup. These cuts can be very complex and automatically move the cutting tool in up to 5 different axes at once. Manual machine tools like were available in 1922 are generally only able to make single, simple cuts at a time in a single axis. Setting up each cut is a skilled and time consuming process. With a single machine you pay a skilled machinist ($$$) to adjust the machine and workpiece for each cut, which is slow, labour-intensive, and expensive. This is how bespoke and prototyping jobs used to be done (and to an extent still are in manual shops). In a production environment a 1922 factory would have hundreds of machines, usually run by non-skilled ($) and semi-skilled ($$) operators. The skilled machinists ($$$) would set up each machine to make one or a few simple cuts, often using custom-built fixtures that presented the work to the tool in exactly the right way for that operation, or with custom cutting tools that cut complex shapes on the simple machines. These fixtures and cutting tools were made by toolmakers ($$$$). Let's say you're making pistol slides. Blank piece of steel goes into the first machine, which cuts a groove in the bottom. Piece goes to the next machine and a step is cut in the side of the groove. Maybe cut number 3 is to flatten the side of the slides so a dozen are ganged up in a fixture and flattened with a single huge flattening cutter. Machine 4 has a radiused cutter and cuts a radius on the top of the slide. And so on. This process of building fixtures and cutters and setting them up in a production line is called "tooling up" and was a slow and very expensive business. A huge advantage to changing to a different machine per cut is that each machine might work differently. Some manual machines make cuts that simply can't be replicated by a CNC machining centre, like a shaper or a broach. A particular weakness of CNC machine tools is making deep, narrow, non-round holes -- like a mag well. These were often done with broaches (complex custom-built cutters pushed fully through a hole in the workpiece, cutting away a tiny amount at a time) back in the day, or even by skilled hand filing. There's also little penalty to refixturing a piece many times on a manual production line so the parts were designed with this in mind. Not so much on a CNC setup, where the ideal is to minimise refixturing as far as possible, since this is where delays, increased labour costs and errors creep in. So basically this is why some designs don't lend themselves to CNC production, and why sometimes the only way to do it is either build a production line (with a huge setup cost) or manufacture in batches (where you'll have inventory tied up for years). Either way the overheads are huge and often there's just not enough demand for reproduction [insert rare historic gat] to make it worthwhile.

  • @benec5816
    @benec58166 жыл бұрын

    Wow what a working machine thanks for showing

  • @mikehagan4320
    @mikehagan43204 жыл бұрын

    Good video. I'm glad to see the Lugar Man giving the Luger the attention it deserves. It's good to know he is out there putting in the work to keep this wonderful platform alive.

  • @ariyapol1111
    @ariyapol11115 жыл бұрын

    WoW the sound when the toggle is release is so satisfying!

  • @spef7396
    @spef73966 жыл бұрын

    Tubular my man !

  • @d4ngru5h83

    @d4ngru5h83

    6 жыл бұрын

    Spef!?!

  • @PootleMoonpig

    @PootleMoonpig

    6 жыл бұрын

    Where have you been? You had us all worried young man!

  • @Siskiyous6

    @Siskiyous6

    6 жыл бұрын

    Totally Tubular

  • @Superbouncybubble

    @Superbouncybubble

    6 жыл бұрын

    Is that the real spef

  • @spef7396

    @spef7396

    6 жыл бұрын

    Superbouncybubble no this is the fake spef

  • @gabenplznerf1093
    @gabenplznerf10936 жыл бұрын

    This is a dangerous precedent... ...That custom reproductions might be of functioning quality.

  • @janenorell971
    @janenorell9713 жыл бұрын

    Lugerman finally delivered! Beautiful,took 23 weeks.

  • @juliannaaka-babayega8941
    @juliannaaka-babayega89415 жыл бұрын

    This was an awesome video! Thank you for such great content, professionalism and, perspicacity. My Dad, who grew up in Italy during WWII had these as toys...right? He loved this video! Thanks much!

  • @skrymerU
    @skrymerU6 жыл бұрын

    Wait nooooo. It was just stating to get really interesting. We definitely haven't heard enough about the problems of manufacturing replica guns.

  • @con6lex

    @con6lex

    6 жыл бұрын

    Skrymer U I know Ian has touched on this before. You need to know tolerances...which you can’t get by measuring one sample. I imagine materials science comes in: which type of steel to use, tempering, surface treatment, etc. plus you have to make jugs and tooling.

  • @willkenny5687
    @willkenny56876 жыл бұрын

    Kinda disappointed by that tangent getting cut off. Yeah, I want to see the gun shoot, but I also came here to hear you talk about it.

  • @axelstein01
    @axelstein013 жыл бұрын

    More than 30 years ago I shot a 9mm Luger and it was the nicest guns I have ever shot from an ergonomically point of view and I also found it very accurate.

  • @crabmansteve6844
    @crabmansteve68442 жыл бұрын

    Bravo, LugerMan. That gun is absolutely beautiful. I'm American born, but my family is from Germany and a Luger in .45 really does it for me. Beautiful German engineering with the most American pistol cartridge ever.

  • @sb-ant6457
    @sb-ant64575 жыл бұрын

    And so it was, Lugerman received the sign of the crosshair and the blessing of gun Jesus, and the multitude did rejoice.

  • @dreamingflurry2729
    @dreamingflurry27296 жыл бұрын

    Wow, that thing truly looks authentic (without claiming to be...hell, the manufacturing-mark (that LMI in stylized script) is cool and really reminiscent of DWM). Great video Ian and great gun, KUDOS to the guy who makes those...the machining alone is stunning, then the finish etc...damned, I want one :) (sadly: Too expensive...I know that quality has it's price, don't get me wrong, but I certainly will not be buying one any time soon!)

  • @LugerMan45

    @LugerMan45

    6 жыл бұрын

    DreamingFlurry does not have to be soon, just send us $250 a month for 2 years and you can have one at the end of 2019.

  • @ron827
    @ron8275 жыл бұрын

    You have mastered great trigger control as I did not see the muzzle bobble at all when you pulled (pressed) the trigger on an empty chamber. You have the potential to become a competition Bullseye shooter. Another great review as usual.

  • @billsmith5166
    @billsmith51664 жыл бұрын

    Wow, great job Lugerman!

  • @chrischiampo8106
    @chrischiampo81066 жыл бұрын

    Lugerman is Da Man 😮😮😮😊 Amazing Work Lugerman 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @drmaudio
    @drmaudio6 жыл бұрын

    This is certainly not in my budget, but I love that such a faithful reproduction is being done. Living history.

  • @mexanik9
    @mexanik96 жыл бұрын

    Every video on this channel is top quality one

  • @CHEECHMUN
    @CHEECHMUN4 жыл бұрын

    I heard the tuning pitch! Fanstastic review and Greatness that the Luger Man is manufacturing in the USA!!!!! Kudos

  • @stevenboelke6661
    @stevenboelke66616 жыл бұрын

    No, I don't think we heard enough of that. If you could post the rest of that segment that would be cool.

  • @emilhajbert5326
    @emilhajbert53266 жыл бұрын

    Woah Ian that intro is going to trigger a lot of people!

  • @ForgottenWeapons

    @ForgottenWeapons

    6 жыл бұрын

    The revolvers were just control guns to evaluate how the semiautos did. :)

  • @estebancinardi45

    @estebancinardi45

    6 жыл бұрын

    How can this comment be two weeks old of this video came out like 15 minutes ago?

  • @markchatman9583

    @markchatman9583

    6 жыл бұрын

    Esteban Cinardi patreons get to watch first

  • @emilhajbert5326

    @emilhajbert5326

    6 жыл бұрын

    Time Travel

  • @johnschofield9496
    @johnschofield9496 Жыл бұрын

    Ian, thank you, this is amazing!

  • @jaydee5156
    @jaydee51566 жыл бұрын

    I'm impressed and intrigued. I've always had a fascination with the Luger.

  • @LugerMan45

    @LugerMan45

    6 жыл бұрын

    Jay Dee orders are coming in fast... please your orders now....or wait for 2019 to roll around

  • @wiseoldwizard
    @wiseoldwizard4 жыл бұрын

    "I think we've heard enough of this..." Who wanted to hear more?

  • @raspucin70
    @raspucin706 жыл бұрын

    "Hans...fetch me ze tuning fork"

  • @keredyck9597
    @keredyck95975 жыл бұрын

    A fantastic video!!! Although it left me feeling extremely jealous... keep up the awesome vids!

  • @absoluteinfinity1197
    @absoluteinfinity11976 жыл бұрын

    Ian we are mechanical engineers as well, don't stop about the manufacturing story we actually love to hear it!

  • @richardtibbetts5020
    @richardtibbetts50206 жыл бұрын

    What a beauty! Is there a broomhandle Mauser in .45 ACP also? I've heard there is..

  • @ForgottenWeapons

    @ForgottenWeapons

    6 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZHh4xZKhiM6Wp9Y.html

  • @richardtibbetts5020

    @richardtibbetts5020

    6 жыл бұрын

    Nasaq Licos No chance of return?

  • @Insanabiliter_In_Linea

    @Insanabiliter_In_Linea

    6 жыл бұрын

    keith moore I don't think they ever made any select fire models, they're all semi-automatic. They were made by the Shansei arsenal and are some of the most well made Chinese C96's out there. There were also some reproductions made in the 70's and 80's also in china that were passed off as originals.

  • @Insanabiliter_In_Linea

    @Insanabiliter_In_Linea

    6 жыл бұрын

    keith moore I know you didn't say they were less well made lol, I was just mentioning that they're well made for the hell of it since Chinese C96's have an awful reputation. Also I've just never heard of a select fire .45 C96, just the 9mm and 7.63x25 full auto variants and of course the semi-auto only Shansei .45acp C96 (Type 17 I believe but I can't remember atm). I'd like to know more if they exist, though. I didn't mean to sound argumentative lol

  • @jasevalentine4997

    @jasevalentine4997

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yes, the Chinese warlords so loved it that one who possessed armory capability made a fair number of them in .45ACP. The characters on the pistol translated as "Chinese Box Pistol". At least a thousand of these were imported into the US 30 years ago, all with shitty foul bore erosion, so most will found bored out & relined with rifled liners

  • @inund8
    @inund86 жыл бұрын

    But I wanted to hear more!

  • @russwoodward8251
    @russwoodward82514 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic review. As a .45 it even keeps most of the slim profile that the original did. Thanks!

  • @micko6393
    @micko63935 жыл бұрын

    Amazing job. Hats off to LugerMan!

  • @HadToChangeMyName_YoutubeSucks
    @HadToChangeMyName_YoutubeSucks6 жыл бұрын

    Was ready to order one, then that number 6,000 came up and dissuaded me. If I somehow won the lottery I'd have one, but since I don't play the lottery the odds are against me.

  • @bigretardhalo

    @bigretardhalo

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thomas Mobley - The odds can't be that much worse than if you did play the lottery

  • @MichaelBerthelsen
    @MichaelBerthelsen6 жыл бұрын

    I would have liked to hear more, to be honest...😅😅

  • @boschman36
    @boschman366 жыл бұрын

    That is an extremely impressive firing reproduction!

  • @HatOnAHat
    @HatOnAHat6 жыл бұрын

    WOW! Thanks, Ian! This is so cool. Wish I had the money to afford such a nice piece.

  • @nathandarcy1855
    @nathandarcy18556 жыл бұрын

    it's a Luger for real men !

  • @bortflong5734
    @bortflong57346 жыл бұрын

    How come that was the pattern of every squirt gun I grew up with? '79-'86

  • @sportsterlad

    @sportsterlad

    5 жыл бұрын

    1958: Our 8th grade gang all had them. 'Dang', they were accurate! From the back seat of the school bus to the back of the bus driver's head! And cheap enough to afford a replacement after The Confiscations.

  • @rogerwhite5061

    @rogerwhite5061

    3 жыл бұрын

    Admittedly they were prolific but I remember seeing a lot of C-96's as a kid too, though they had an unuseable tiny shoulder stock . I always remember the water from them had this weird taste

  • @FitzPenn

    @FitzPenn

    3 жыл бұрын

    roger white That taste was was suspicious Chinese chemicals. Mhm mhm my favorite!

  • @Name-ps9fx

    @Name-ps9fx

    3 жыл бұрын

    I used to have a suction cup dart gun as a full size Luger...my fav!

  • @noname-to3bx
    @noname-to3bx4 жыл бұрын

    Love the smiley face the rounds made on the target the first go round

  • @lunkydog
    @lunkydog Жыл бұрын

    When I was a kid in the late 60s, early 70s, Guns and Ammo did a monthly Luger feature and I remember when they covered the trials gun. It lost to the 1911 but all of it's stoppages only required the toggle to be slapped down, implying that the 1911 ones were less but more involved IIRC.

  • @redfang2507
    @redfang25076 жыл бұрын

    Jesus Christ... a $6k gun?!? *Mud Test It*

  • @gardnorluis

    @gardnorluis

    6 жыл бұрын

    RedFang hahaha

  • @RalphReagan

    @RalphReagan

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lol

  • @graymatrrocks
    @graymatrrocks6 жыл бұрын

    People buy 1911's that cost more than this. This is much more worthwhile as a purchase!

  • @davidmcguire6043

    @davidmcguire6043

    5 жыл бұрын

    Retarded people buy 1911s that cost more. There's a point where you're paying extra just for a name paying an extra $4,500 for something doesn't add $4,500 worth of quality.

  • @paullytle1904

    @paullytle1904

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@davidmcguire6043 you get 90 percent of the functionality of a glock out of a hi point

  • @jackdundon2261

    @jackdundon2261

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@paullytle1904 I have read the hi point is ALSO VERY RELIABLE. Just ugly as sin! (Kinda like a glock). My cousin recently passed away, and his .40 hi power NEVER misfires or ftf. I have no clue why he bought it, usually he bought decent guns like Rugers.

  • @TheSquidPro
    @TheSquidPro6 жыл бұрын

    Truly an artwork in detail.

  • @NutjobGTO
    @NutjobGTO5 жыл бұрын

    That ringing sound is the most beautiful sound in the world

  • @toledo152
    @toledo1526 жыл бұрын

    For the time and money that had to been invested to bring this to market, I know it sounds crazy but the price seems reasonable.

  • @bengrosser8722
    @bengrosser87226 жыл бұрын

    There is still one of the us trials guns around a private colector has is and he paid 850,000 dollars for it

  • @LugerMan45

    @LugerMan45

    6 жыл бұрын

    And that is the one we used as a model for reproduction.

  • @RomanianAlphaDaddy
    @RomanianAlphaDaddy5 жыл бұрын

    I've said it only about all of your videos...but considering the Luger is my favorite platform ever after the DA Revolver, THIS ONE REALLY IS MY DREAM GUN!!!!!

  • @HereticalKitsune
    @HereticalKitsune6 жыл бұрын

    I'd have loved to hear more on the history and everything before you cut back to the shooting. It was fun, though, to see you so enthusiastic and energetic about this pistol, it was fun to watch your reactions!

  • @Cowinspace
    @Cowinspace6 жыл бұрын

    @3:14; "I think we've heard enough about this..." I hope I'm not alone in disagreeing with this statement. I would love to hear more about the process involved in producing an accurate copy of a gun like this.

  • @Hepabytes
    @Hepabytes6 жыл бұрын

    I was kind if interested in what you were saying before you cut it off.

  • @milocabral7428
    @milocabral74283 жыл бұрын

    I saw this gun at their store near me, amazing staff and a fantastic firearm.

  • @shaggnar2014
    @shaggnar20146 жыл бұрын

    I love how clearly enamored he is with this gun, it's so genuine. I mean how can you not love a .45 luger?

  • @janenorell971

    @janenorell971

    3 жыл бұрын

    By ordering one 2+yrs ago and haven't seen it yet!

  • @kutamsterdam
    @kutamsterdam6 жыл бұрын

    Finish your story Ian don't cut yourself short man!.

  • @marcppparis
    @marcppparis6 жыл бұрын

    Would be pretty badass to CCW a .45 Luger

  • @LugerMan45

    @LugerMan45

    6 жыл бұрын

    thedudepdx anyone willing to enter competition with one will get 5% off On there order

  • @duantorruellas716
    @duantorruellas7165 жыл бұрын

    A reproduction done right . Made after the classic , and accurate as hell with one hand. The perfect stocking stuffer.

  • @HillbillyHades
    @HillbillyHades6 жыл бұрын

    3:14 You don't have do that to yourself. We like hearing you ramble on about guns as much as we love to ramble on about guns ourselves. Don't slow your roll Gun Jesus, we love you.

  • @karm65
    @karm656 жыл бұрын

    you're just getting really interesting around 3:16 and you cut it off. is that posted anyware?

  • @hoosierjonny336
    @hoosierjonny3366 жыл бұрын

    *cries* Why must all the amazing guns cost so much? LugerMan if I win the lottery I will be placing an order for a few lol!

  • @LugerMan45

    @LugerMan45

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hoosier Jonny oh lottery.... so 7-8 dollars a day for lottery ... 20 month and you can have one ... send your lottery money to us, then you getting a gun for sure

  • @hoosierjonny336

    @hoosierjonny336

    6 жыл бұрын

    Excellent gun and I wish you and your business a great deal of success and I look forward to one day owning one of those beautiful pieces!

  • @helvehammer7846
    @helvehammer78466 жыл бұрын

    My heart swells when I realize there are other craftsman who work until something runs *right* in every way.

  • @21cdb
    @21cdb6 жыл бұрын

    Plus 1 to a vid of what you cut. I love the history and engineering stuff as much as the shooting.

  • @JohnDoe-uc5iu
    @JohnDoe-uc5iu6 жыл бұрын

    i bet he could sell just as many fosberrys if he reproduced those as well

  • @loddude5706

    @loddude5706

    6 жыл бұрын

    Dear Mr. Tarantino, 'Edward Fosberryhands & The Ballistol Kid' or 'Webley Gump'? Discuss : )

  • @JohnDoe-uc5iu

    @JohnDoe-uc5iu

    6 жыл бұрын

    lets be real here, id use my next semesters tuition to buy one

  • @tarmaque

    @tarmaque

    6 жыл бұрын

    The Webley-Fosbery is a bit of a kludge. It works, but it's also not great. If you really want an autorevolver I recommend you find a Mateba Unica 6. It's a considerably better design than the Webley-Fosbery. (And they're making them again!) A friend of mine has one in .357 Magnum. He shoots it in competition and it works really well. (The bastards won't let him shoot against the other revolvers though. He has to shoot against the automatics, but they handicap him because it only holds 6 rounds.)

  • @JohnDoe-uc5iu

    @JohnDoe-uc5iu

    6 жыл бұрын

    im not really a fan of autorevolvers(or revolvers in general) although the mateba is pretty neat. i like the fosberry mostly for that 2nd cool historical factor. didnt know theyre making matebas again though- thats pretty neat. i wonder if more will get imported this time around?

  • @webtoedman

    @webtoedman

    6 жыл бұрын

    (Gabbet Fairfax) Mars attacks?

  • @davidcox2264
    @davidcox22646 жыл бұрын

    I think I hear Ian checking his piggy bank to see if it has 6 grand in it. :)

  • @tarmaque

    @tarmaque

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hear it? I can _smell_ it!

  • @ouberfox5898
    @ouberfox58986 жыл бұрын

    my favourite pistol and it looks even cooler in slow mo

  • @shinymarshtop2
    @shinymarshtop26 жыл бұрын

    Extremely impressive Luger replica!

  • @hawks1ish
    @hawks1ish6 жыл бұрын

    If you got scope rings mounted you could go bear hunting with your steam punk 10mm Luger lol haha

  • @LugerMan45

    @LugerMan45

    6 жыл бұрын

    Joshua Lansell-Kenny I will put any sight system on it and a heavy long barrel, if you send me some bear meat when you get one

  • @papacap979
    @papacap9796 жыл бұрын

    well it doesn't use Glock magazines. ... I'll have to pass this one by.

  • @LugerMan45

    @LugerMan45

    6 жыл бұрын

    Papa Cap well if you got the money ... we will make glock mags work for you. No problem there... let's see some cash.... No .... more cash

  • @RalphReagan

    @RalphReagan

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lol

  • @Juan_Doooh
    @Juan_Doooh3 жыл бұрын

    Definitely a bucket list gun.

  • @bigDbigDbigD
    @bigDbigDbigD6 жыл бұрын

    Way to go Lugerman!

  • @DelaV3
    @DelaV36 жыл бұрын

    SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS

  • @aker1993

    @aker1993

    6 жыл бұрын

    yeah because the original is a fvcking million dollar gun

  • @flamma6096

    @flamma6096

    6 жыл бұрын

    Joeben Pajes Engalan well, like he said in the video, that specific trail gun doesn't exist anymore

  • @Kevin-mx1vi

    @Kevin-mx1vi

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, six thousand dollars, but how much would you pay to see the expression on your friends faces when you show them that gun ? How much would you pay to have those friends worship you like a god ? 😉

  • @graymatrrocks

    @graymatrrocks

    6 жыл бұрын

    People spend way more than that on 1911's.

  • @LugerMan45

    @LugerMan45

    6 жыл бұрын

    Eric da' MAJ where is the money.... wallet or not. Cash will be nice

  • @tropicalfruit4571
    @tropicalfruit45716 жыл бұрын

    Ian, I was wondering, is it annoying that every time you shoot something obstructs your vision or is the process so fast that there's nothing to complain about?

  • @828enigma6

    @828enigma6

    4 жыл бұрын

    I've shot the 9mm Luger. It cycles so fast you don't notice it.

  • @janenorell971

    @janenorell971

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'll complain 2yr +and waiting!!

  • @jonminer9891
    @jonminer98913 жыл бұрын

    Hi, Ian. I think this is a very interesting pistol. I prefer the looks to the modern black plastic format. Of course, I could never afford such an expensive pistol. Thanks for sharing! Stay healthy!

  • @peaceraybob
    @peaceraybob4 жыл бұрын

    Wow, that was massively impressive! All through the six mags, I was waiting for the catastrophic malfunctions that would stop shooting for the day. When that never happened, and has apparently had EIGHT THOUSAND rounds through it... just, wow.