Description[edit source]

Luger P-08
Luger P-08
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Type	Handgun
Faction	Germany
Statistics
Damage	35.2
Damage Far	19.8
Rate of Fire	300 rpm
Near Range	22 m
Far Range	61.2 m
Upward Recoil	0.56°
Rightward Recoil	-0.13°
Recoil Variance	0.15°
Ammunition
Magazine Size	8
Reload Time	2.5 s
Specifications
Equipment Points
Credits Cost	100,000
Gold Cost	1,200
Ribbon Required	Handgun Assault
Requirement	- 8th Grade

The distinctive look and feel of the P08 Parabellum tells of its high precision and superior German craftsmanship. While an old design, it is a very effective weapon, and while very easy to sight, the recoil is the only downside.

History

The Luger P-08, designed in 1898, is a unique sidearm using a toggle-lock action, and has come to be known as an icon of the German military throughout World Wars I and II. This sidearm was the first to use the now immensely popular 9x19mm Parabellum (or "9x19mm Luger") cartridge, and is recognizable by the "jumping" effect of the rear toggle assembly and sights when fired.

Gameplay

The P-08 Parabellum has decent damage and fire rate but little ammo and low bullet velocity. Its greatest advantage is its weight; it uses only 2 equipment points. So it's an excellent complement for snipers and light machine gunners. It has a very high hip-fire accuracy. For Tank Crewmen, the P-08 is a good complement to the Adjustable Wrench, though SMGs are better, headshots and surprising the enemy gives you an advantage. The sights on the P-08 are fixed at 25m so you may have to aim high if the enemy is even a short distance away, while the C96's are set to 50m and can be adjusted up to 450m (unrealistic range for pistol usage). The P-08 also has a much fatter sight pin, which may impair your vision of the target at longer ranges.

Due to the P-08's low rate of fire compared to an SMG, it is advisable to aim for the head.

The P-08 has a loud firing sound compared to other weapons that are very distinguishable and may reveal your location.

The P-08 reloads the fastest of the pistols and also empties the magazine faster than all pistols by default, making it a good sidearm.

Camouflage

Factory	Eisernes Kreuz	Carbon Black
Price (Credits)	235,000	127,000
Price (Gold)	1,400	760

Specialist Ribbon[edit source]

Weapon Required:			P-08 Parabellum
P-08 Parabellum Specialist
Using the P-08 Parabellum pistol in battle will earn you points on this ribbon. More points are awarded for hitting or killing enemy soldiers. The highest award is given for headshots.
Rank	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
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