C-series BHP, is that you?
I’ll fight to the death that the pinnacle of Browning Hi-Power production was the C-series guns made for the post-war commercial market between 1969 to 75.
Ditching the “thumbprint” slide and tangent sights while using an external extractor, ring hammer, and finely checkered wood (not plastic grips) on a finely fit pistol with a polished blue finish, the C-series is BHP royalty.
In my opinion, everything that came after was money saving move that cheapened the end product.
Oh, baby.
When the Springfield Armory SA-35 came out four years ago, we were among the first to break the story and loved the gun, despite its hiccups. However, I just wish it came with a better finish.
Now that is a pretty gun, and Springfield says it is made in America. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com)
Well, I came across the new SA-35 at SHOT this week and am in love. Best yet, the price is in the $700s.
15 rounds, forged and polished. I’m in.