Just try not to.
The list goes on.
Id like to add John Moses Brownings P-35 pistol to that list.
Frankly, it struck me as odd that such an iconic pistol would simply disappear.
But disappear it did.
Suddenly there was a scramble to buy up any still for sale, and used values skyrocketed.
We all just assumed, like so many things, that these would always be there.
But it seemed nobody was listening.
But at least one company was.
If you want one, Id like to send it to you for review.
Oh, and did I mention its made right here in this country?
The fact its made in the U.S.A. caused collective cups to gush over.
No, really, it did.
I know mine gushed some.
It proved to be solid, well-crafted, and addressed issues many of us had with the original design.
Gone was the silly magazine disconnect safety, bringing it in line with all of Springfields other pistol offerings.
On the original, this disconnect wreaked havoc with the trigger pull.
It was like a custom gun but wearing stock gun clothing.
Youre not seeing things!
I honestly recall thinking, Does Springfield Armory have any idea of what theyve just done?
They did, though.
Cue the smiles, Im betting.
My early test gun now has upwards of 900 rounds through it and has tracked just fine.
When you do those things, good guns tend to run fine.
But still, there are always things to wish for, even in a solid base gun, right?
Bills innovative, high-quality work soon gave the C&S brand significant gravitas among shooters.
The SA-35 is a strong base gun, explained Bill.
And strong bones are what you gotta build on.
Bill set him loose on the SA-35.
Since the gun was detail-stripped, it was also carefully deburred and polished inside.
Most factory-built guns can benefit from some careful polishing treatment regardless of the make, model or brand.
trigger pull into the mix.
Over-travel is touched up, too, so the break is clean and sharp.
It really changes the way the SA-35 feels, and I like it a good deal.
The C&S beavertail is noteworthy in that its silver-brazed on, shaped and blended.
When the gun was blued, the joint line magically disappeared.
It showcases Ralphs skills, allowing a high and tight grip on the SA-35.
Its a nice enhancement and well worth the fuss in my opinion.
The SA-35 uses standard P-35-pattern grips, so customizing your grips is as easy as simply replacing them.
The ones that come on the gun are a nice set of checkered walnut.
Simply put, investing in something like this enriches the experience for any shooter.
Ask the man who owns one, as the old Packard ad offered.
I had also just finished testing two other custom SA-35 pistols from C&S.
What struck me was the consistency between them.
Everything ran fine, smoothly and reliably on all three guns.
Thats often hard to do when it comes to customs.
The result is an easy-to-control, full-sized 9mm holster gun.
With the C&S additions, the game gets ramped up.
During shooting, the grip texture showed its value and helped to keep the gun solidly in place.
Such fun, and Id have walked on hot coals for a gun like this back then.
The C&S SA-35 really liked an old 147-gr.
sub-sonic load I had from Winchester, putting five rounds into a nicely rounded 1 group.
This gun is a shooter, no doubt about it.
The C&S shops 40+ years of experience shows in every shot.
Final Thoughts?
Of course, the build quality of the car shows why it takes time.
Sure, each car can go 100,000 miles, but one does it with flair, style and performance.
But that exclusivity costs.
MSRP on this C&S Custom SA-35 is $3,860.31 with the base gun included.
A far cry from $699?
But honestly, what price do you put on happiness?
Besides, I enjoy my old Bentley but I also have a pick-up truck.
I think theres room for both in life.
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