New Stainless Steel P08 Luger by OFM Corp

Just a little video of my new manufactured P08 Luger in stainless steel. Made back in 2017 by OFM Corp, who is part of Interarms Tx and located in Houston Texas. Just showing the pistol off some. Still working on getting a video up of it at the gun range. But will post it soon. With a better camera and stand I hope too.

[@DMX-PAT]

That thing is gorgeous! The stainless is key, never sell it.

[@isimanica1]

Yup don't plan too. Love stainless steel when living in such a humid place, don't have to worry about rust as much, it pretty much rust proof from most normal treatment and conditions guns experience.

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

It's funny that a lot of sci-fi games have handguns with this firing mechanism cause it looks so cool, but in real life there aren't many pistols that carried on with this design, I think it looks really nice and the pistol shape looks very ergonomic

[@Otto9393]

It's a world war 1 era pistol

[@isimanica1]

The grip style you see on the ruger standard 22 pistol, except their 22/45 model which has the 1911 style grip.

[@greggstrasser5791]

IDK personally but I saw where the grip angle is that of you kicking your hand down as far as you can. EDIT: Ergonomics

[@invisibletosociety8338]

That is a cool luger, I must get one. That's something you can take to the range and shoot guilt free. Very chic

[@terryadams5928]

Saw your comment on another video, thanks for making this. Very interesting 👍

[@isimanica1]

Thanks. Still trying to get used to the cameras. Let me know if there is anything else you would like to see of this pistol. I hope to ha e one of a C96 that I just won posted sometime soon.

[@chevyvega6622]

Are these still being produced? What a work of art!!

[@mikemenze1043]

Added to Christmas list!

[@mitsumanic]

Here is the story on these, Aimco was the original manufacturer. These were marketed and sold by Mitchell and Stoeger to begin with. Stoeger had the rights to the "American Eagle" trademark dating back to the first import of Lugers in the early 1900's. Mitchell leased the trade mark. Stoeger then sold them after Mitchell found they were not the big sellers they had hoped for. The final versions were sold by OFM , which is the reformation of Aimco. Interarms involvement was the end of the line for these. There was a problem with some with the heat treating on the frame and they wore on the ramp where the toggle breaks. These do not have the reputation of being reliable firearms. The grade of stainless used is prone to galling if not machined properly and heat treated to the proper specifications. These were also converted from the original metric specifications to us measurements and parts will not interchange. These can be made to work with some polishing and proper lubrication. If you find one and are interested, inspect the ramp where the toggle makes contact with the frame. Should this area be worn badly pass it up. The extractor is redesigned on some and may break the retaining pin and cause problems also. I have had a few of these and seen many with issues. I prefer the Stoeger marked ones the best from a QC standpoint. These were never produced in big numbers, but are an interesting addition to a Luger collection.

[@isimanica1]

These are new manufactured ones and are not the same as the ones you mentioned with heat treating issues. I agree about buying any of used ones that to inspect them closely and that the Aimco ones from the 90's didn't have great quality control and had reliability issues. But these new production ones are definitely not the same and are made to higher standards from what I have seen with mine. The only issue I have had is that it doesn't like the cheap dirty steel cased ammo, but that isn't uncommon with lots of firearms out there.

[@mitsumanic]

@@isimanica1 Interesting. I did some research on this. I did in fact find that Interarms was announcing production in 2017 of the stainless Lugers. I checked the current contact information for Interarms and see they list Ofm as the main contact. The website indicates they do not sell guns. I am curious now if this was yet another sputter of production or if they intend to continue.

[@isimanica1]

@@mitsumanic I talked with them at a local show about 2 or 3 weeks ago. They are still cranking them out, about 10-20 per month or quarter (can't remember which they said) and they sell all of them apparently every single one with out fail. They said that they are continuing to keep producing them, small batches but they will keep going because demand is strong for these models. I do know they made some minor changes from past models to address issues of the past. The same people making the pistols are also the ones who do the restoration to OEM spec for many firearms. Apparently they are the go to people now for restoration for arms from WWII and anything that is pre-WWII manufactured arms. So their guys split their time between new production and restoration work.

[@kenibnanak5554]

@@isimanica1 SARCO wrote me today with an ad for one at $1,100 but not in stock. This implies someone may be making them again. But as I wrote earlier, if it won't pass a rapid fire test, then it is just a looks like curio.

[@isimanica1]

@@kenibnanak5554 next time I get to a range that is ok with doing it, I'll record it for yall.

[@petermastin]

Oh WOW! You did well. Lucky lucky - enjoy! 🌷

[@richardkluesek4301]

What a treasure !

[@broncobra]

Mine looks just like that, but no OFM marking, no words safe/fire, just a red dot., It is from Houston Tx, though. I bought it as a Mitchel Arms. Bought it 20 some yrs ago? Does have the Eagle stamping on the top of the barrel. Mine is marked Stoeger, and has Luger engraved on the left side in a fancy flourish. Think it was 300 - 400 bux or so? YES, you got LUCKY on the magazines! I can't find them anywhere. My manual says Stoeger on it. Yes, I had feeding issues.

[@Streamcatcher]

One difference I see is the different shape of the trigger from the original Luger

[@markpayne7397]

Only an SS would have such vibrant knowledge of one of these Nazi "Phew-Phews"...... Particularly in the sleepy-time button region.

[@markpayne7397]

Trust me I would know, learned it from KGB, or was it CIA? It's been a minute

[@harrylime8077]

Legacy Collectibles would like to see it, I'm sure!

[@hungarianhillbilly4144]

Great looking pistol. How does recoil compare to modern 9mm pistol? Does it have any problems with +p or defensive ammo?

[@isimanica1]

Recoil has been what I would expect from most modern 9mm I have shot. I haven't put any +p or defensive ammo through it yet. I hope to have a video of it this weekend to post up.

[@joaquincorrea2771]

En Argentina,donde se puede comprar esta pistola?

[@moparclan]

I have a AIMCO Luger in Stainless Steel made in 1994 in 9mm and one made in a Super Rare 30 Luger made in 2000 which is the only one I have seen. It has the grip safety and is in the .30 Luger caliber. Have you ever seen one in this model? Thanks

[@isimanica1]

I have seen one once before years ago. It didn't seem as nice as the ones made by Interarms. I do think some of the better employees left Aimco and formed Interarms because they felt that Aimco wasn't doing things right and listening to them.

[@JoseSilva-ip5xi]

I Usé To Own One That Was Made By Mouser.

[@therideneverends1697]

So are these still made? i cant find refrence to there services online but people talk about calling them and ordering guns sucsessfully

[@isimanica1]

Yeah they are run by a bunch of old school guys sadly. So their internet presence is a bit wonky. However they do have a facebook page under Interarms of Texas. And if you contact them or call them, they will set you up. I am hoping if they get more business driven, then they may start working on other projects of older pistols no longer made. I think an area that might do well now that people realize that either the originals are starting to fall into two categories, iffy shooters and safe queens that cost you an arm and a leg.

[@kenibnanak5554]

Well it is just a paperweight until it gets to a range and proves it doesn't jam under rapid fire with mixed (FMJ and JHP) ammunition. My WWI and WWII Lugers with new magazines pass that test easily. Sarco sent me an email today advising they have one of these NIB for $1,100. My understanding is OFM Lugers were made in 2000, but I never saw or heard of these until now, which says something I think. Noting the SARCO page says not in stock, which implies maybe a new production run. The one advertised on SARCO has a 7 digit (a little optimistic I think) numeric serial # on the left side. But other specimens I have seen images of today have a 2 letter 4 digit serial number on the frames right side, so yes multiple production runs exist. I am also seeing a 2017 blurb from Interarms on FaceBook saying new production has begun. Nut their web page only lists parts for their production, no complete guns or frames. So my conclusion is, like the Post WW2 M1 Carbine, different folks have made the OFM at different time periods and quality may vary a lot between them.

[@isimanica1]

Last time I went through two boxes at the range had no hiccups. Now by rapid fire what specifically are you saying? How fast do I need to unload it? Also they were pretty much being sold locally at the time in Houston. So no surprised you dont hear much about them.

[@kenibnanak5554]

@@isimanica1 If it will dump 8 rounds in 5 seconds or less, it is good. Amazing how many 9mms I have seen that can't do that without some kind of malfunction.

[@isimanica1]

@@kenibnanak5554 well next time I go to the range and have an extra hand to record, ill do that and get some videos of that and some others I have for reference.

[@ReichenbachEsq]

Does OFM still manufacture these? It reminds me of my 1993 manufactured stainless Mitchell Arms 9mm Luger P-08 pistol.

[@isimanica1]

To my knowledge they still do from the last gun show i visited earlier this year.

[@ReichenbachEsq]

isimanica1 can you post a website for this company? I can’t find it. It’s sad because I’m an FFL lol

[@isimanica1]

@@ReichenbachEsq They actually don't have a website to my knowledge. But they are part of interarms texas. Here is their website. If you contact them they should be able to help you. interarmstx.com/?fbclid=IwAR13wSMOyK0VjtXdy1ukdqq5DpLwIgx407HueRVY3XFhOjXB2KqAKpeZdr8

[@dotdashdotdash]

@@isimanica1 that website says “ we do not sell firearms “ in large letters on its homepage

[@isimanica1]

@@dotdashdotdash well they changed it then from last year. I know they are both run by the same people. OFM Corp phone number is 713 476 0888. The interarms facebook page had them announcing they were making firearms starting in 2017.

[@mralienarea5172]

I know this video is old and im about to ask a dumb question but does luger still make these or are there any repro

[@thatguyoverthere9634]

DWM was the company that made lugers and have not been in business since the 40's. All the new lugers are reproductions.

[@mralienarea5172]

I know but the repros cause 5000 dollars

[@haroldgodwinson832]

@@thatguyoverthere9634 There were a number of companies contracted to manufacture Lugers for the German military, including Mauser and Krieghoff.

[@kfcextracrispy9273]

where can i buy one.

[@mollayunus2840]

Das ist das Beste Waffe der Welt es gibt keinen besseren .Luger P08 Parabellum.Mein Heimat Waffe Trabzon/Türkiye.

[@al4524986]

Супер!!!!

[@Science-ev1he]

How much do they cost? Do you have a link to their website?

[@isimanica1]

So mine was 1000 bucks out the door. As for link in the past they didn't have one. But next time I am at the gun show I will ask them.

[@SnausageVonBrathearst]

why would you get american eagle on the luger?

[@isimanica1]

Made by an American company.

[@Allen206.]

😶😶😶😶 ok I got to go check myself

[@user-lj8rl7sy2z]

Where can I buy real luger po8

[@isimanica1]

A real wwii or pre-wwii is going to cost you. You'll either have to hit a local gun show or an online auction site.

[@johnmullholand2044]

So, when are they going to make repros of the C96? LOL Seriously, id like to see SOMEONE make a quality C96 reproduction!

[@thehillbillygamer2183]

A brand new logo they ain't got a brand new mouse or broom handle do they in like modern ammunition

[@isimanica1]

Sadly no. Though I keep suggesting it to them when I see them at gun shows.

[@countrylife8347]

How much $$ did u pay

[@isimanica1]

950 out the door at the show from the manufacturer.

[@countrylife8347]

@@isimanica1 do they still make them

[@isimanica1]

@@countrylife8347 Yes to my knowledge they still make them. Small batch runs if I am not mistaken.

[@kfcextracrispy9273]

@@isimanica1 i need one

[@intel386DX]

American eagle on a German pistol just NO. This is a deal breaker

[@isimanica1]

Last beater german p08 I saw was running 1200 and up. So for 1000 on a brand new in stainless steel is a good deal for a shooter

[@isimanica1]

Also commercial pre wwi lugers sold in the US had the American eagle on it just like this one.

[@TheWilferch]

You DO realize that there were original American Eagle Lugers made a century ago.....right?

[@bennettguns3809]

Not very smart are you stainless steel will rust won't stain?

[@isimanica1]

It is rust resistant, where if you treat it right won't rust. Look at some guns that are blued wrong and they rust.

[@bennettguns3809]

@@isimanica1 Get some education, before you make a mistake about what you're saying?

[@isimanica1]

@@bennettguns3809 Buddy I do, sorry you got to feel like being a terminology police officer here. Slips happen, maybe go create your own videos if you are so upset by a simple slip up.

[@LA_Commander]

Bennett Guns stop being a jerk and insulting people.