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The barrel was wild for the first 30 rounds. I hit the paper once in 30 rounds at 10 yards. I just kept shooting, and a group developed. Accuracy has been improving as I push more rounds through it. \nSome guys at the club saw me shooting it. They were going to have a handgun match in about 40 minutes, and invited me to stay. I saw their handguns, and they were very high end. I suspect they were impressed by the group the SA-35 was giving me.\nIf you want one of these, go and ahead and get one! 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Featuring subtle but significant upgrades to John Moses Browning’s original P-35 design, the 9mm SA-35 captures the appeal of the “wood and steel” era of arms making while offering the upgraded enhancements of today’s defensive pistols. Made in the U.S.A., the SA-35 features rugged forged steel parts for strength and durability, improved ergonomics and enhanced controls, a factory tuned trigger, modern sights, an improved feed ramp design, and an increased 15-round capacity.<br><br>CHECKERED WALNUT GRIPS<br>Featuring attractive grain and finely cut checkering, the SA-35’s walnut grips complement the matte blue finish of the carbon steel.<br><br>MATTE BLUED FINISH<br>The SA-35 features an attractive matte blue finish on its carbon steel parts, contrasting nicely with the walnut grips.<br><br>MODERN SIGHT CONFIGURATION<br>The white dot front and Tactical Rack rear sights of the SA-35 offer users an enhanced sight picture for improved performance.<br><br>Specifications:<br>UPC:706397943967<br>Part #: HP9201<br>Caliber: 9mm<br>Finish: Black<br>Barrel: 4.7" Cold Hammer Forged, 1:10<br>Slide: Forged Carbon Steel, Blued<br>Frame: Forged Carbon Steel, Blued<br>Sights: White Dot Front, Serrated Tactical Rack Rear<br>Recoil System: SA-35™ Recoil Spring & Guide Rod<br>Grips: Checkered Walnut<br>Magazine: 15-Round<br>Weight: 31.5 oz<br>Length: 7.8"<br>Height: 4.8"\n\n"