Luger holster question

[badjuju_4]

You ask for opinions, but really didn't want any?

Can you give an example of a Luger holster modified by a German soldier. We weren't talking putting bread bag straps on a helmet.

OK, how do you figure that I didn't want opinions? In my original post I asked if a Luger would fit in another type of holster. A number of people here and on other forums gave me their opinions and experiences. I did found out that yes, it will fit a softshell P-38 holster, though that holster is not designed for it.

I never once mentioned modifying the Luger's holster, only that the Germans did use and modify equipment for other than it's intended reasons. You mentioned that they were well disciplined and wouldn't, so I only cited a few examples of where they did. Again, I wasn't talking about an individual soldier, but common practices.

Again, I appreciate everyone who took the time to give me their opinions and advice, my question was answered. But, why does it seem that you are trying to instigate something?

[Johnny Peppers]

All,

I've posted this question on several different forums to get a variety of opinions and/or experiences. Any suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks,
Bill

One of those loaded questions. Any suggestion appreciated as long as it agrees with yours. Why not just post the information initially that you intend to use a P.38 holster for a Luger; is there anything wrong with this? That would eliminated the suggestions that did not agree with yours.
The part about the Luger holster impeding a fast draw served only to confuse the issue.

[badjuju_4]

One of those loaded questions. Any suggestion appreciated as long as it agrees with yours. Why not just post the information initially that you intend to use a P.38 holster for a Luger; is there anything wrong with this? That would eliminated the suggestions that did not agree with yours.
The part about the Luger holster impeding a fast draw served only to confuse the issue.

You're definitely trying to start something with comments like this. I wasn't going to buy any non-Luger holster unless someone said a Luger would fit. The P-38 and Browning HP's were a couple of the period holsters that I thought might work, considering the size of their frames. If someone said they wouldn't, then I wasn't going to buy one. Why bother asking this question if I intended to buy a P-38 holster all along? If someone had said that the standard hardshell P-08 holster was the only one the pistol would fit in, then that would be the only one I'd buy.

There are a few more things I'd like to say, but I'll keep this civil. This is my last post on this subject. If you feel the need to continue, please PM me.

[Johnny Peppers]

This is not an opinion, but a fact. The P.08 with a stock lug is 1/4" longer than a P.38, and in a soft shell holster the P.38 fits snugly as it should. Put a P.08 in a P.38 soft shell holster and you have to stretch it slightly.

[badjuju_4]

Johnny Peppers,

Thank you. That's the type of information I was looking for and why I asked the original question. It let's me know if there are options.

From what I've now learned the P-38 will fit, albeit tightly. I am going to get two holsters. A repro P-38 to tinker with (a lot less money) and an original Luger to go with the pistol.

Regards,
Bill

[villiers]

The East German Volkspolizei (VoPo) used P38 holsters for their Lugers.

[badjuju_4]

villiers,

Though post-war, that bit of info let's me know that it is possible.

Thanks,
Bill

[villiers]

Got a `phone call from a local East German VoPo Luger collector a few weeks back who was looking for a genuine East German made (and issued) VoPo Luger holster. I asked an ex-VoPo armourer at my pistol club who stated that a few old Wehrmacht holsters (`Koffertaschen´) were used but mainly East German made, pebbled pigskin P38 holsters were used for their Lugers.