Factory new ammo+old WW2 Walther P-38=Good or bad??

[DundalkSmithy]

I was down HNP earlier today for the first time and as soon as I walk in, theirs a Walther P-38 from the war. I have searched high and low for one of these and finally found it. My question is, would it be ok to use factory new ammo in a gun that is most nearly 70 years old??

 

[Splitter]

My understanding is that it is a good idea to replace a few small parts....springs and...ummmmm....there is some sort of pin that should be replaced on some models.

There are a couple P38 experts on here that will be by shortly to give you an intelligent answer.

Splitter

 

[DundalkSmithy]

New Toy.

Thanks for the info Splitter, deffinitly need to check into the matter more.

All matching #'s, No rust, no pitting. Now the hellish waiting period.

 

[DundalkSmithy]

Ive also heard that 'ball' type ammo is more prefered aswell, FMJ is the same type?? Correct me if im wrong.

 

[Drmsparks]

correct. When my buddy bought one he was told they liked lighter ammo than we use now, I'm not sure of the grain wight, I'll have to ask him but i think it was under a hundred...

 

[DundalkSmithy]

correct. When my buddy bought one he was told they liked lighter ammo than we use now, I'm not sure of the grain wight, I'll have to ask him but i think it was under a hundred...

Wow, under 100gr?? Im looking in the shooters bible and all I see under 100gr are frangible.

 

[Drmsparks]

I did a little more research, 115 or 124 should be good, if it's a 1944, you could have issues with commercial ammo (weak topcover)