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2024-11-23 Science & Technology

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Posted by Besoeker 2024-11-23 07:09|| || Front Page|| [11125 views ] Top

#1 The only firearm I've ever used that literally felt like an extension of my own hand. Amazing weapon.

Mike

Posted by MikeKozlowski 2024-11-23 07:22|| 2024-11-23 07:22|| Front Page Top

#2 Final Q and A:

LB: So now that you have a SA-35 and are impressed with it, is it now your “go-to” pistol?

CC: Not really. The best analogy would be this: Imagine the Hi-Power as a first girlfriend you had at the age of 17. Admittedly, when you first got your hands on her, you didn’t really know what you were doing, and it definitely wasn’t a great experience. Now, 31 years later, she’s the SA-35 and you’ve reconnected with her. You know she’s been around a bit, but she’s had a makeover, she’s looking good and doing well for herself; and you’re pleased. When you got your hands on her again, it’s certainly a lot better than you remember and a somewhat pleasurable experience. Will you carry on with her though? Probably not. Life moves on, as do your standards.

Posted by trailing wife 2024-11-23 14:55|| 2024-11-23 14:55|| Front Page Top

#3 I fell for a hi-power in '85.
Over the years the finish needed cosmetic touchups and finally a full frame gloss blueing.
I replaced the barrel after the bore wore out with a shiny new chrome treatment that eventually needed attention due to throat erosion from hot loads.
I would occasionally replace high tension springs with tough new stainless and once or twice let a friend shoot her.

I carried her for years but finally gave her up for a price that was more than what she was worth.

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