The combat proving ground for the Luger Pistol. The Maxim shot its way to bloody fame in World War One, which also became Much improved Borchardt type pistol, which was itself based on the toggleĪction concept used by Sir Hiram Maxim in the world's first practical machine With the Borchardt/Luger transitional pistol). Georg Luger developed his famous pistol in 1898-1899 (starting Widely distributed pistol cartridge in the world today. The 9mm Luger cartridge, developed by Georg Luger, is the most popular and The standard Luger calibers are 7.65mm and 9mm for both civilian and 22 caliber pistol in the world, after the Luger.) (Bill Ruger frankly admitted styling his. One of the strongest, most accurate and most recognizable service pistols ever The Luger (Pistole Parabellum or P-08) is perhaps the most aestheticallyĪnd ergonomically pleasing of all autoloading centerfire pistols. The DWM Luger that is the subject of this review.