Também conhecido como Luger Alemão!

Published on December 24, 2025
Duration: 1:45

This video tests the reliability of a post-World War I Luger pistol, specifically addressing the common claim that they frequently jam. The test involved firing three rapid shots, followed by tests with a loose grip and a side grip. While initially reliable, the pistol eventually experienced a failure to extract, resulting in a stovepipe malfunction that required manual clearing.

Quick Summary

The Luger pistol is often said to jam, but this video tests that claim. While initially reliable, a post-WWI German Luger chambered in 9mm Luger eventually experienced a failure to extract, causing a stovepipe malfunction that required manual clearing.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Luger Jamming Claims
  2. 00:11Luger Pistol Overview & Mechanism
  3. 00:18Ammunition and Loading
  4. 00:24Rapid Fire Test
  5. 00:32Loose Grip Firing Test
  6. 00:51Side Grip Firing Test
  7. 00:59Malfunction: Failure to Extract
  8. 01:06Manual Malfunction Clearing
  9. 01:19Extracted Casing and Further Issues
  10. 01:28Historical Context and Price

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the common reputation of the Luger pistol regarding reliability?

The Luger pistol is often reputed to jam frequently, a claim this video directly tests. The test aims to determine the actual reliability of this German toggle-action firearm under various shooting conditions.

What type of ammunition does the Luger pistol use?

The Luger pistol featured in this video uses 9mm Luger ammunition. The test involved loading eight rounds of this caliber into the magazine before commencing firing.

What kind of malfunction did the Luger pistol experience during the test?

During the test, the Luger pistol experienced a failure to extract, resulting in a 'stovepipe' malfunction. This occurred when a spent casing was not properly ejected and became lodged in the action.

How was the stovepipe malfunction on the Luger cleared?

The stovepipe malfunction on the Luger required manual clearing. The action had to be locked back, and the stuck casing was then manually removed from the firearm's ejection port.

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