Gun Ownership: Old Polish Vis 35 Radom model found
The Vis 35 Radom pistol, a product of Poland's post-World War I firearms industry, has enjoyed a remarkable longevity that spans nearly a century.
In the early 1990s, Poland resumed the production of Vis 35s, following a period of limited runs in the late 1980s and early 1990s. By 2017, the country was regularly producing Vis 35s for the commercial market.
This pistol shares striking similarities with the U.S. Model of 1911, particularly in the shape and profile of the slide and frame. However, it is chambered in 9 millimeter Parabellum, a distinction that sets it apart from its American counterpart.
The Vis 35 Radom pistol was developed at the FB Radom plant in Poland, a facility that played a pivotal role in the gun's creation. The plant was initially established to foster Poland's independence in firearm design, a goal shared by two of its pioneering designers, Piotr Wilniewczyc and Janusz Różycki.
In the 1930s, the Polish military sought a new military sidearm. Initially, the government contracted with the Czechs, specifically CZ, to produce the vz.24 on a contract basis. However, Wilniewczyc and Skrzypinski, two designers at FB Radom, felt that Poland should have its own military handgun design.
Their efforts culminated in the creation of the Vis 35 Radom pistol, a design that would prove to be one of the best handguns from the pre-World War II era.
Unfortunately, the German invasion of Poland in September 1939 led to the Wehrmacht taking over the Radom factory and resuming production of Vis 35 pistols. Despite this setback, the pistol continued to be produced in small numbers before the war.
Following World War II, Poland fell under the control of the Soviet Union, which ended Vis 35 production for decades. However, the fall of the Soviet Union in the 1990s allowed Poland to regain control over its domestic military factory production, leading to the decision to start producing Vis 35s again.
Today, the Vis 35 Radom pistol is still produced at the FB Radom plant, a testament to its enduring legacy and the importance of Poland's post-World War I firearms industry. Despite lacking a safety, it features controls for both hold open and takedown, making it a reliable and user-friendly pistol.
The Vis 35 Radom pistol is more than just a historical artifact; it is a symbol of Poland's resilience and determination to develop and rely on its own indigenous firearm designs to ensure national independence and self-sufficiency.
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