The Borchardt C-93. The first mass produced Semi Auto / Autoloader pistol. It fires the 7.65x25 cartridge (around .30 in inches). Its auto-loading mechanism was revolutionary, however it was an ergonomic mess due to its vertical, 90 degree grip angle and rear heavy feel due to its design. Georg Luger was tasked with fixing this issue, however the arrogant Hugo Borchardt get his design was impeccable and impossible to improve upon, so Georg Luger byed him and redesigned it entirely. The P08 Luger changed the design and location of the recoil spring to make it less bulky and more ergonomic, plus better weight distribution, changed the grip angle, and shortened the ammunition to make the grip even more ergonomic. This cartridge was 7.65x21 Parabellum, however later when more stopping power was requested, the 9mm cartridge was born. Basically the Borchardt C-93 was the rough draft, the P08 Luger was the final.
The Borchardt C-93. The first mass produced Semi Auto / Autoloader pistol. It fires the 7.65x25 cartridge (around .30 in inches). Its auto-loading mechanism was revolutionary, however it was an ergonomic mess due to its vertical, 90 degree grip angle and rear heavy feel due to its design. Georg Luger was tasked with fixing this issue, however the arrogant Hugo Borchardt get his design was impeccable and impossible to improve upon, so Georg Luger byed him and redesigned it entirely. The P08 Luger changed the design and location of the recoil spring to make it less bulky and more ergonomic, plus better weight distribution, changed the grip angle, and shortened the ammunition to make the grip even more ergonomic. This cartridge was 7.65x21 Parabellum, however later when more stopping power was requested, the 9mm cartridge was born. Basically the Borchardt C-93 was the rough draft, the P08 Luger was the final.
