Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken · Pistol · Discontinued · 1908
| Weight (empty) | 870 g (30.7 oz) |
| Overall Length | 222 mm (8.74") |
| Barrel Length | 102 mm (4.02") |
| Height | 135 mm (5.31") |
| Width | 38 mm (1.50") |
| Magazine Capacity | 8 rounds |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 350 m/s (1148 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 481 J (355 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 9x19mm Parabellum
The Luger P08 (Pistole Parabellum 1908) is a toggle-locked, recoil-operated semi-automatic pistol designed by Georg Luger in 1898 and adopted by the German Army in 1908. Chambered primarily in 9x19mm Parabellum -- a cartridge designed specifically for it -- the P08 became one of the most iconic and recognizable handguns in history. Its distinctive toggle-lock mechanism, in which a jointed arm locks the breech and cycles upward upon firing, gives the pistol its unmistakable profile. The P08 serve...
Country of Origin: Germany
Designer: Georg Luger