Using the Way Back machine to see just what I decided I discovered that my true solution to the P-35 lust was with Smith & Wesson, first a single stack Model 39 but then a double stack Model 59. Every bit as accurate and naturally pointing as the P-35 but more rounds and slightly lighter.
Still have a 59 and will be carrying it this weekend.
Like me, it's old and ugly but it still works as it did four decades ago. (it does have a new barrel, not because the old one didn't shoot well but rather the stupid little step where the recoil spring seats was worn were it made reassemble a challenge).
The S&W 59 and my (the first factory compact Wonder Nine) 469 are still among my favorite 9mm pistols and honestly still competitive when compared to anything being made today. The old 469 with 15 + 1 rounds of 9mm weighs in at 33.3 ounces while the Shield 2.0 with it's 7 + 1 as well as it's second 8 round magazine weighs only about 4 ounces lighter.
Interestingly the ergonomics, grip angle, trigger guard, trigger placement of the original 39, 59, 469 pistols is still exactly what is found in today's M&P and Shield offerings. It was simply right from the beginning and still the same today.
Here is my Shield 2.0 sitting on top of my 469 with the top of the slides and rear of the grips aligned.
Still have a 59 and will be carrying it this weekend.
Like me, it's old and ugly but it still works as it did four decades ago. (it does have a new barrel, not because the old one didn't shoot well but rather the stupid little step where the recoil spring seats was worn were it made reassemble a challenge).
The S&W 59 and my (the first factory compact Wonder Nine) 469 are still among my favorite 9mm pistols and honestly still competitive when compared to anything being made today. The old 469 with 15 + 1 rounds of 9mm weighs in at 33.3 ounces while the Shield 2.0 with it's 7 + 1 as well as it's second 8 round magazine weighs only about 4 ounces lighter.
Interestingly the ergonomics, grip angle, trigger guard, trigger placement of the original 39, 59, 469 pistols is still exactly what is found in today's M&P and Shield offerings. It was simply right from the beginning and still the same today.
Here is my Shield 2.0 sitting on top of my 469 with the top of the slides and rear of the grips aligned.
No, I need them both for my dual-wielding drills. 
