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Just gave my new WWII vintage Nazi pistols a work out.
First the Walther P38 circa 1943. This thing ran like a clock, mechanically perfect - no issues with loading, ejecting etc. I found the balance a little weird for me, and it felt a little bulky in my hand. The sites were a little odd too - the blade was tough to see, and I had a hard time getting it centered between the rear post. I found myself fighting the gun a bit. The trigger is a little heavy and kind of sloppy, in my opinion - but she runs like a champ.
Walther P38, 10 yards, 16 rounds, slow fire, 9mm 115gr FMJ WWB
Second the FN P35 circa 1943. WOW!! This thing felt great in the hand, balanced, comfortable, pointed like a dream. God bless Browning. Had some issues loading which I attribute to a beat up magazine - I plan on getting a new one to see if that helps. This gun is deadly accurate, and so comfortable it was like a tack driver. The sites were a little tough to pick up, but I have young eyes. The trigger breaks clean and is sharp. I am amazed with this piece of hardware - 67 years old, dirty, greasy and still put up tight groups. Absolutely unreal. Now I must have a modern one (or at least one without waffenamts) that I can blaze away with reckless abandon.
FN P35, 10 yards, 20 rounds, slow fire, 9mm 115gr FMJ WWB
Soon as I get that new sear bar spring and firing pin for my 1918 Luger - ill report on that too. This is what happens, kids, when you get your C&R![[smile]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/001.gif "Smile [smile]")
First the Walther P38 circa 1943. This thing ran like a clock, mechanically perfect - no issues with loading, ejecting etc. I found the balance a little weird for me, and it felt a little bulky in my hand. The sites were a little odd too - the blade was tough to see, and I had a hard time getting it centered between the rear post. I found myself fighting the gun a bit. The trigger is a little heavy and kind of sloppy, in my opinion - but she runs like a champ.
Walther P38, 10 yards, 16 rounds, slow fire, 9mm 115gr FMJ WWB
Second the FN P35 circa 1943. WOW!! This thing felt great in the hand, balanced, comfortable, pointed like a dream. God bless Browning. Had some issues loading which I attribute to a beat up magazine - I plan on getting a new one to see if that helps. This gun is deadly accurate, and so comfortable it was like a tack driver. The sites were a little tough to pick up, but I have young eyes. The trigger breaks clean and is sharp. I am amazed with this piece of hardware - 67 years old, dirty, greasy and still put up tight groups. Absolutely unreal. Now I must have a modern one (or at least one without waffenamts) that I can blaze away with reckless abandon.
FN P35, 10 yards, 20 rounds, slow fire, 9mm 115gr FMJ WWB
Soon as I get that new sear bar spring and firing pin for my 1918 Luger - ill report on that too. This is what happens, kids, when you get your C&R
