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Heckler & Koch P7 vs Luger P08 — Side-by-Side Comparison | TGDB - The Gun Database
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Heckler & Koch P7 vs Luger P08
Heckler & Koch P7
vs
Luger P08
Side-by-side technical comparison
Heckler & Koch P7
Handguns
Discontinued
Luger P08
Handguns
Discontinued
Overview
Spec
Heckler & Koch P7
Luger P08
Manufacturer
Heckler & Koch
Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken (DWM)
Country
Germany
Germany
Production
1975–2008
1908–1945
Units produced
~150,000 estimated
~1,000,000+ units (including military, police, and civilian models)
Specifications
Spec
Heckler & Koch P7
Luger P08
Overall length
190 mm (7.5 in) standard, 165 mm (6.5 in) compact (P7M8)
225 mm (8.86 in)
Barrel length
99 mm (3.9 in)
100 mm (3.93 in)
Weight
0.93 kg (2.05 lb) empty (standard), 0.86 kg (1.90 lb) empty (compact)
0.95 kg (2.09 lb) empty
Magazine capacity
13 rounds standard (P7), 8 rounds (P7M8), optional 10‑round magazines available
7 rounds standard (detachable box), optional 8‑round magazine for .30 Luger
Action type
Gas‑delayed blowback, closed bolt with sealed barrel and integrated recoil spring within grip
Toggle‑locked, short‑stroke recoil‑operated, closed bolt
Calibers
Heckler & Koch P7
9x19mm Parabellum
Luger P08
9x19mm Parabellum
.30-06 Springfield
.45 ACP
Heckler & Koch P7
Luger P08
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Trigger type
Double‑action trigger with squeeze‑cocking lever; decocker incorporated in grip safety
Single‑stage military trigger with integrated safety lever
Sights
Fixed three‑dot tritium night sights (front blade and rear notch) on standard models; optional adjustable rear sight on some variants
Fixed front blade, rear V‑shaped notch with adjustable rear sight leaf
7.65x25mm Tokarev
