Comparison: French 1935A vs 1935S Pistols

[@VosperCDN]

Single handedly restarts obscure ammunition production ... more video content confirmed.

[@AshleyPomeroy]

Let's watch the price of used 1935s shoot up. Thanks, Ian!

[@JackOSUrulz]

Ashley Pomeroy EXACTLY!! It’s just like when one of the other channels does a favorable video of a rifle out to X number of yards...that gun suddenly becomes UNOBTAINIUM...

[@jagh1410]

i wonder how many types of "unobtainium" ammo are left on Ian's list.

[@bigmike-]

@@jagh1410 Yes.

[@davidbrennan660]

He said make it so, so they made it so. Oh the Eighth day he rested.

[@alexgman1988]

Ian- “MAS 38 is going to a gunsmith” Most anticipated episode of Anvil ever

[@philllax1719]

Thought the exact same thing

[@dak4465]

Video should be titled "ian flexes on other francophiles"

[@Camper_Lv]

@@0neDoomedSpaceMarine Ian probably already bought out everything and paid in advance for future batches.

[@gonnegottkehaskamp1667]

And again Gun Jesus blesses us with mag refills while he is talking about the history of guns. Not even kidding Ian, first on the Chauchat video, now on this gun, you could reload mags more often in your videos. Its strangely satisfying to watch.

[@mikaelrabb1876]

A little bit of ASMR loading

[@tomt810]

You had me at "ammo"

[@ulysses2921]

Can’t wait to see the mas 38 again.

[@alaincharlesleroy87]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/roC7Y2SDnap8jtE

[@masonhaggerty186]

And just like that Ian drove up the prices of the French 1935 pistol on the surplus market.

[@snowstalker36]

I know I won't buy a firearm I can't shoot when I want to, so lack of ammo production kept this off my list before. I'm sure I'm not the only one. So yeah, the new demand will probably slowly drive prices up.

[@masonhaggerty186]

Exactly. Gives me more of an inclination to buy one as well.

[@MrFlyinghellfish]

Just like he single-handedly quadrupled the prices of Lebels and at least doubled the prices of all other French rifles in the last 2 years?

[@masonhaggerty186]

@@MrFlyinghellfish yeah but that comment is needed on other of his videos lol

[@MrFlyinghellfish]

Mason Haggerty I just want a pre-war MAS-36, but I don’t have $800 to spend :(

[@Tinblitz]

I'm really hoping that the Gunsmith Ian sent his SMG to was Mark Novak, so we get to see it on an episode of Anvil by C&Rsenal...

[@thecaitiff]

Mark already worked on Ian's chauchat so likely?

[@Tinblitz]

@@thecaitiff I hope so, but that was in conjunction with their Project Lightening series. I just wonder if Mr Novak is a bit too far away for sending a gun to get fixed for personal use.

[@DiggingForFacts]

@@Tinblitz Mayhaps. On the other hand, Mark has handled a lot of more obscure guns so he's probably well-qualified to try and figure out what's going on with the MAS 38

[@thomasa5619]

Came here to say I hope we get another Mr McCollum Anvil

[@blackirish781]

That's who I'd trust with it if I was Ian

[@darkiee69]

And gun Jesus said "I need ammo", and it was so...

[@Mark-o2e]

Absurdly underrated comment 😂

[@lavrentivs9891]

@@Mark-o2e Well through my upvote, it now had 69 likes^^

[@rogerjohnson8707]

I enjoy these segments on the range.

[@thomasrosenthal1738]

The cartridge was originally for the American WW I era Pedersen device, and the French adopted it for their military. One point is that the Pedersen used an 80 grain bullet and the French version used a 77 grainer. The test ammo used 110 grain bullets, which probably gave more recoil than the original loadings.

[@bloodvue]

Finally annoys ammo manufacturers to make french long, machinegun he got it for doesnt work and pistols bite..

[@overlorddante]

"Hey, Ian, um, are you gonna buy more of this ammo we made cuz of- I mean for you?" "Nah, the guns suck. Lost interest."

[@robertscott2210]

@@SonOfTheDawn515 The prices for those guns just doubled because now people are interested in them because now they can shoot them. Unintended consequences lol. 🔫🤔

[@remcodenouden5019]

@@overlorddante you will never hear Ian say French guns suck. Hell the man will defend the Chauchat with his life

[@Poopooslinger]

@@remcodenouden5019 On the other hand you have so much bullshit on the Chauchat (and anything related to French military) that it's refreshing to have someone who really look at the gun and test it. And I never heard Ian said it was a good gun, just that it did the job in WWI.

[@methodeetrigueur1164]

Ian was lucky to get french 7,65 Long. Even in France, it’s hard to find. And the historic ones often don’t fire. Too old.

[@briancox2721]

Given that Mark recently said that he's about a year behind, I look forward to the Anvil episode this time next year on fixing the blivit that is Ian's mas 38.

[@fg42t2]

I will bet Mark will let Ian's gun cut the line.

[@DavidCowie2022]

I am greatly disappointed that Ian is wearing his British cap when he owns a kepi, as seen in the "French revolvers" video a couple of days ago.

[@tinuraviel9507]

It's interesting to see many similarities between the 1935S and post war MAC 50 (wich i shoot during all my career in the army). General shape, sights and even the safety mechanism looks the same. I'd be very interested seeing the internals of this one alongside a MAC 50.

[@tinuraviel9507]

@@quentintin1 merci bien pour ces deux liens 👍

[@Sakkura1]

I used the SIG 210 when I was a conscript in the Danish army. Cool to see its ancestor also performing well.

[@948320z]

That little squee he did when he said "It's awesome to have this ammo finally!"

[@ironhead2008]

"A" gunsmith? Would that be a certain ex-navy subbmariner who is a damn good piano player in his spare time?!? PLEASE BE YES!?!

[@RichWhiteUM]

It's never a good thing when your very first shot with a given handgun is "OUCH!"

[@AM-hf9kk]

I've had that happen twice: once with an FN 5-7 and once with a Colt Defender. Hyper-aggressive grips suck. I won't buy a 5-7, and got Hogue rubber grips for the girlfriend's Defender.

[@joshkrei2840]

7:57 Ian gets VERY emotional over his ammo lol

[@Observer31]

Hearing the delight in your voice about this topic was a treat. And great job on helping the caliber come back!

[@rogerlafrance6355]

The S probably just needs a trip to the gun doctor. Still not bad considering possible WW2 or Colonial Wars use. In the third world its still common to see local police carrying old weapons.

[@itsapittie]

In countries which don't have the resources of the US, they tend to adopt an "if it still fulfills its assigned role, don't replace it" attitude. I actually think we could use a bit more of that in the United States.

[@BravoCharleses]

@@itsapittie This is classically described as " If it ain't broke don't fix it!" Wise words for almost everybody.

[@Loweko1170]

I've heard models that came out of the factories during the Occupation were occasionally sabotaged (even the ones that weren't, often weren't exactly put together with diligence and care). Ofc a genuine sabotaged gun would probably be worth a fortune now!

[@skepticalbadger]

@@itsapittie You mean like retaining the same service pistol for 70 years and the same rifle platform for 50?

[@itsapittie]

@@skepticalbadger I didn't say we get wrong every time, but as a society we tend to replace things that are still perfectly serviceable. And if you really think about it, except for some special units our military could still do just fine with the M1911.

[@survivalcomms]

That's great ! I bought a 1935A frame at a tractor show years ago. I've been attempting to piece it together a part at a time. Thanks for sharing !

[@TheDougwoods]

It's great seeing this video especially after watching the previous 7.65 French long video like 2 hours before this one

[@herknorth8691]

Videos like this allow me to "experience" guns that I'll probably never own or even get the opportunity to put my hands on. Thanks for making them.

[@Ogre-zr5zk]

Did you do a happy dance when you got the ammo in your hands?? LOL

[@beyondsingularity]

You should dual-wield these in a Le Matrix-style.

[@moosemaimer]

Ceci n'est pas une cuillère

[@alexanderthomas2660]

@@moosemaimer Rather: “Il n'y a pas de cuillère”

[@johnwilliams5007]

He did that with two full auto stechkins.

[@nicholaspatton5590]

Every time he pulls the trigger he will say OW! as he flies through the air.

[@andredulac4456]

@@moosemaimer "La cuillère n'existe pas"

[@theAKGeek]

I've really been liking this "solo Ian testing out his French stuff" kinda content

[@Daddo22]

I love how happy it makes him. Merry Christmas, Gun Jesus, and merry Christmas to all of you folks.

[@sabre0smile]

Finishing up with rapidfire is all well and good, Sir, but where is my gif-able footage of you shooting these akimbo, deux à la fois if you will.

[@johnwilliams5007]

He did that with 2 stechkins in full auto.

[@j.yossarian6852]

@@johnwilliams5007 not French enough tho

[@Martin-vy7mm]

@@johnwilliams5007 I remember he didn't hit anything too, lol

[@itsapittie]

@@Martin-vy7mm Much the same results everyone else gets dual-wielding firearms. It is fun though, especially with single-action revolvers.

[@burtuppercut]

Christmas came early for Ian.

[@AlexandruNicolin]

New Weapon unlocked: Pedersen Device!

[@fg42t2]

It is true the shells are the same size but I think the Peterson is loaded hotter. I had Peterson ammo in the 300 round boxes and was told not to shoot it in my French pistols. a long time ago.

[@LynxSnowCat]

Meow; almost? "The way that a Pedersen Device worked [...]" kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHKTfoWtq5x-qtU ("Q&A #13", Sep 2017) "And [...] the 1903 A1 Springfields that were setup to use the Pedersen Device had a modified set of fire control parts [...]" kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHKTfoWtq5x-qtU ("Q&A #13", Sep 2017) see: "Pedersen Device reproductions" kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHKTfoWtq5x-qtU ("Q&A #13", Sep 2017) ( edit: I was unaware of appropriate reproduction fire control parts. )

[@johnmorgan1629]

Nice to see you shooting them at last, hope the work on the SM is a success and we get to see that soon as well.

[@leventemontana1755]

Ian’s personalities impressions are priceless, you have the best history lessons + gun mechanics, and some new approaches for gun range. What else do you need?

[@monyclair5357]

Hâte de voir le MAS 38 tirer également. En espérant que les soucis mécanique dessus soit corrigible !

[@magecraft2]

Oh Ian you know you should have waited until Christmas morning to open your presents :) Really nice to get to see these guns in action so much you can only learn about a gun by using it.

[@cd548]

Thank you sir for the reference I needed (Steinel) to aquire the ammo for my own 1935S!

[@JamesAce]

this moment might jut stay with me forever ian has finaly procured that french long

[@mattfleming86]

New MP5 and running French guns! Christmas started early for you :-) Thanks for the content Ian!

[@timbaskett6299]

Good to see you found a source for 7.65 French Long. Hope you get the sub gun ironed out.

[@47MasoN47]

I can't wait to see your MAS 38 live again. I hope you can do some sort of 2 gun match with the MAS and one of these pistols!

[@jeanbaptistevallee4500]

The absolute most difficult ammo I ever tried to locate was 7.62 x 39 . It was 1967 and my good buddies older brother brought back a brand new sks, they found a cache and everyone had the opportunity to bag one, capture tag and all. In 1967 and some years to follow it was not a good idea to ask random gun store people for AK ammo. They would most likely scoff at the question or reappraise who was asking such a stupid question. I gave up the search when things at Pine Ridge got real and that guy waving the AK around was front page news.. I found a box of Lapua sometime later and what I paid for twenty rounds took some of the shine off of the purchase.

[@hanktorrance6855]

Ordered ammo from steinel and even with the backlog and backorder the ammo arrived in like 2 weeks, and fairly priced, definitely recommend them

[@HereticalKitsune]

So happy the ammo works out perfectly, that made me smile.

[@jacobjohnson4829]

Good job Ian! I was worried you may have given up on the ol' SMG. I'm glad to see your personal connection with the gun matches out anticipation to see her fire again. Never sell her lol.

[@MidlandsAirsoft]

you need a jacket like paul harrell if your gonna pull straps out like that

[@jameskazd9951]

@I'll taketh thy cheese by force that would be wonderful

[@micahdadbeh5955]

They should totally collaborate with each other. That would be a very interesting video.

[@IndianaJoe3]

@I'll taketh thy cheese by force Did that show up on everyone's feed this morning? I watched it too!

[@alexmoore1506]

One Doomed Spacemarine I feel InRange would be a better opportunity

[@tbjtbj4786]

@@0neDoomedSpaceMarine the history of a firearm with the practical and historical use there for. Good video for them maybe?

[@Muskatnuss1701]

All I can think about now is that short video of you pestering Othais for some of that ammo.

[@blaidneeley6537]

Was gifted a 1935A for my 21st birthday. 11 years later I finally got to shoot the thing. Buffalo Arms has started using Starline brass for their 7.65 x 20mm. The previous video on them wasn’t very flattering, but so far it’s worked for me. A bit pricey though.

[@jeroendesterke9739]

JUST received (April 2024), "The French 135 Pistol" by Eugene Medlin and Colin Doane. I was very pleased to note that it had been autographed by Eugene Medlin - not even the vendor (Amazon) had noticed.

[@USAirsoft]

It’s weird, I just now got a notification that this was uploaded.

[@mikejohnson4062]

Damn you Ian! Now I have to find a French 1935A! Outstanding job also.

[@Tulip1811]

Ian got his antique ammo just in time for Christmas! (or more likely filmed a few months ago but still!)

[@austinhughes6852]

I’m so glad for you Ian that you finally have ammo for your three French guns.I guess it just shows that if you bother an ammo company long enough they will finally make you ammunition for guns that they no longer make!

[@kodiakkeith]

I cried vicarious tears when Ian couldn't get 7.65 French Long, then grinned vicariously when he opened the vid saying he had found a source, but now I'm crying vicariously because his MAS 38 is broken. It's a wonder I can even watch this vid with my wild mood swings and neurotic personality.

[@Xoarkitty]

Just bookmarked Steinel Ammo, Thanks Ian. Finally get to take the 1935A to the range without feeling guilty about the cost of Buffalo Arms. Which I can only assume is due the machining of the rim on every cartridge.

[@johnkelinske1449]

Had a Mle 1935A once upon a time long ago. Liked the video and ammo is back so I went out and bought a decent Mle 1935S M1. These are actually very good guns, much under rated I think. Original holster is harder to find than the gun is! Some wonder what the M1 is for, it is for the safety modification to make it the same as the 1935A. Pretty darn good shooting Ian, BTW.

[@dther6314]

happy to see you have some good ammo for these beauty, cheers from france. Also, Bonnes fêtes.

[@AnLaggy]

The cocking sound at 1:54 just awesome

[@zmanjace1364]

I love InRange.... I mean Forgotten Weapons... yeah.

[@VS-ff4ez]

My wife is not pleased with you. I now have discovered a love for French designs and have been buying up early French rifles. I am actually looking at a Nazi marked "1935A" model now.... and now I know where to find some brass to reload lol. Outstanding video as usual!

[@petesheppard1709]

The CZ-75's granddaddy! I, too noticed Ian's caution with the S.

[@Quiccc]

Thats a quite nice Merino Wool Hoodie in Green you have there.

[@williestyle35]

Merino wool will keep you all warm and weighs next to nothing. (:

[@felixchaus]

I know where to buy them, belt and pants not sure if his own

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Always learning something...

[@nb9121]

Love Steinels, they’re 7.7 Japanese is fantastic and more affordable than others.

[@davidtong2776]

I really enjoy your work, I have learned a lot by watching your videos. it is a joy to see you having so much fun. Marry Christmas and God Bless.

[@cowetareserve]

Just wanted to say thanks for all the years of insightful content. As an armchair historian I think your work is amazing!

[@KungFuHonky]

"I don't have the time to load my own ammo." ..It's good to know you're doing so well Ian.

[@dragonsword7370]

So the gunsmith your alluding to for your mas-38 repair, might it happen to be Mark Novak on Anvil?

[@BerndFelsche]

Fresh ammo makes Gun Jesus happy. Happiness is a tight group.

[@jonathanhudak2059]

Hooray for Steinel for making this long awaited 7.65 French Long ammo available!

[@DrFod]

French pistols don't go bang, they just go 'hon hon hon'.

[@Blech319]

They just go: 'Je me rends' (I surrender).

[@herknorth8691]

The onomatopoeia I recall in French comic books for gunshots is "Pan!" I speak French pretty fluently but my Anglophone brain could never wrap itself around that one.

[@vaclav_fejt]

@@herknorth8691 Do they really go "bread"? Now that's a lol.

[@karvast5726]

@@vaclav_fejt bread is "pain" not "pan" in french

[@karvast5726]

@@herknorth8691 french is my primary language since i was born and i can't really understand how "Pan !" Is more confusing than "Bang !"

[@michaelmorgan9973]

Glad you finally got your ammo. 👍

[@snowstalker36]

And today we showed which was more important between sight picture and trigger.

[@Taistelukalkkuna]

Are.....are we witnessing end of a meme? *Sniff*

[@michaelbrooker1433]

When I saw Ian get ready to fire the 1935S for the first time I knew hammer bite would occur. Evidently he didn't hear me telling him to stop! Now if Ian would get production of obsolete rimfire ammo going thousands of old .25, .32, .41, and .44 rimfire weapons could come out of the closet.

[@tinymud3324]

Always enjoy your work Ian: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

[@PaletoB]

A moulded grip (to keep the hand down), a red dot sight, some trigger work and flared mag well. 😋

[@hanktorrance6855]

Thanks for helping me decide which to get, there is a 1935A in my future

[@msims1250]

Saw a 1935a today at a gun show. First one I can ever remember seeing.

[@GhostHacker55]

Another late birthday present. Thank you gun jesus. I got an MLE 1935a last month and while it cycles buffalo arms ammo fine this stuff costs half as much.

[@charles_wipman]

Those guns seem to be very good for their time; what i think that i'll highlight the most (puting 'em at the side of a Star B or Super B) will be the sights, that makes a substancial difference.

[@Drrolfski]

Looking fwd to an Anvil video about repairing the Mas-38

[@kenhelmers2603]

Congrats on getting a ammo supplier! Nice shooting :)

[@Swearing0000]

Ian’s new love of french pistols has made his french rifles very jealous.

[@fg42t2]

Merry Christmas Ian. Thank you for helping expand the understanding about these French 1935 pistols. I think you are wrong about the safety's on the 1935 French Pistols. The proper drill with them is ( 1 ) you load a filled mag (2) then chamber a round (3) Push the Safety lever up. (4) lower the hammer, The S.A.C.M. made 1935 A has a half cock notch on the hammer that should be used. the M.A.C. made !935 S M 1 does not have one. I think This makes them safe to carry with a round in the chamber. Putting the pistols into firing mode is to make a single sweep of the safety off and cocking the hammer. This takes a lot of practice. and Yes it is hard for a left handier like yourself. It is easier to do with the 1935 A model. This piece already has 473 comments so this will be buried deep in them. It would be nice if you could include this in one of your Question and answer programs, Also when you shoot a match with a French1935

[@aliascent]

That A has a very nice ring when you rack the slide.

[@matthewwolff3729]

Can't wait to see the Mas 38 ASAP!

[@jamesbulldogmiller]

@2:38 Ian ;“.. this an hundred-ten grain bullet..” me (to myself) “that’s the same as M-1 Carbine” Ian; “...it’s a thirty Carbine bullet” well that would be why it’s the same.

[@johnpreisler6713]

Ian blames the modern grip style rather than reflect on the fact that the Marquis de Sade is French...

[@maximgun3833]

I don't get it

[@darkiee69]

@@maximgun3833 Google De Sade...

[@johnpreisler6713]

@@maximgun3833 A Frenchman is credited with inventing Sadism, or, taking pleasure in causing pain to others

[@wierdalien1]

@@johnpreisler6713 allegdely

[@minarchist1776]

@@wierdalien1 I understand that De Sade wrote a book on the subject describing what he did. After all, as a Marquis he could get away with quite a lot back in the day.

[@worldtraveler930]

I forsee his stripper clip loaded Steyr M1907 pistol now becoming neglected and no longer getting taken out to gun matches anymore. 😥

[@danirizary6926]

"Fair disclosure, they did provide me with all the ammunition you see here today..." This is like when a drug pusher gives the first marijuana free. I imagine that a couple weeks from now we will get a video: We will find Ian on the range, laying upon a gleaming dragon's nest of expended starline brass, he will be using a pencil gripped in his teeth to order more 7.65 French Long on his phone. and though the pencil is clenched to cracking, Ian's narration is still smoothly describing the weight savings of converting the A10 Warthog over to 7.65 French Long. At the bottom of frame we see that Ian is loading a 1935A magazine with his toes, his fingers long too exhausted and tender to handle the tiny cartridges. A few yards behind Ian, we will see the crowd that has gathered just outside 7.65 French Long range. Forty percent are friends pressuring Ian to rest,or at least stop taking out payday loans to buy more of what their signs call "Steinel-Crack". Another 40% are industry types hoping to get Ian to feature their latest 7.65 adaption. Franklin Arms is boasting about a 7.65 Reformation, but won't let Ian or Karl see it, while Mark serbu has created a bullpup that fires at 4,000 RPM (between jams). The last 40% of the crowd are the new Steinel and Starline oligarchs, meeting and greeting the public, having just flown there in their gold plated dirigibles.

[@scipio10000]

You seem pretty high too, still very good effort.

[@JenniferinIllinois]

I don't know if I've ever seen Ian happier. He now has his obsolete French ammo. 😁😁😁

[@loyp4328]

3:11 "American" magazine release was common in Europe a decade before its appearance on American pistols (Switzerland adopted the Parabellum as Army sidearm in 1900). Heel magazine release, as John Moses Browning blessed us with, is anyway far more superior to its trigger guard cousin on a service/combat handgun.

[@TheArmourersBench]

Good vid Ian. Have handled the A & S. The A is certainly the nicer pistol. Would love to shoot them at some point.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Good shootin' Tex! Great video!

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , Ian .

[@spef7396]

great vid ian, keep up the good work

[@vaclav_fejt]

Did Paul Harrell lend you his pockets?

[@Bladsmith]

That's the Varusteleka merino hoodie, you can literally fit a 1.5L soda bottle in each of those pockets, and there's a back pocket with an opening on each side that could probably fit like a folding SBR

[@abalcerzak1931]

I would be interested to hear you talk about the different methods of handeling guns and their history over time and countries. (It's just a suggestion). Greetings for Normandy, keep it up :)

[@factsoftheconfederacy7151]

And when you mix the SIG-P210 and the Browning hi-power, you get the CZ-75.

[@NewbombedTurk]

I can’t tell you the number of times that I thought my trigger pull was gonna be long, and I wound up firing a lot sooner.