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Radom VIS 35: A Polish Masterpiece

The Radom VIS 35, also known as the Pistolet wz. 35 Vis or simply the Radom, was a Polish semi-automatic pistol that was widely used during World War II. It was designed by Piotr Wilniewczyc and Jan SkrzypiÅski in the early 1930s and produced by the Fabryka Broni factory in Radom, Poland. The pistol was chambered for the 9Ã19mm Parabellum cartridge and had a magazine capacity of eight rounds. It was adopted as the standard sidearm of the Polish Army in 1936 and earned a reputation for its reliability, accuracy, and ergonomics.

The Radom VIS 35 was inspired by the Browning Hi-Power pistol, but also had some similarities to the Colt M1911A1. It operated on the short-recoil principle, with the barrel being cammed down and away from the locking lugs in the slide by a ledge on the frame. The pistol had a single-action trigger and a manual safety lever on the left side of the frame. It also had a unique feature of a slide stop lever that could be used as a decocking lever by pushing it up while holding the hammer.

The Radom VIS 35 was highly valued by the Germans after they invaded Poland in 1939 and captured many of them. The Germans continued to produce the pistol under their occupation, with some modifications such as removing the decocking feature, adding an external hammer drop safety, and marking it as Pistole 35 (p). The Germans issued the Radom VIS 35 to their paratroopers, police, and other units. The pistol was also used by other Axis and Allied forces during the war, such as Italy, Hungary, Romania, France, and Norway.

The Radom VIS 35 is considered one of the best pistols of World War II and one of the finest examples of Polish arms design. It is highly prized among collectors of firearms and has a distinctive trapezoid grip shape with VIS letters on the right side and FB (for Fabryka Broni) on the left side. The pistol was produced until 1945, with more than 360,000 units made. After the war, some Radom VIS 35 pistols were refurbished and exported to various countries. In 1992, a modernized version of the pistol was introduced by FB Radom as the wz. 94 Vis.

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The Radom VIS 35 was designed to meet the requirements of the Polish Army, which wanted a modern and powerful pistol to replace the outdated Nagant revolvers. The pistol was tested extensively and proved to be superior to other contemporary pistols such as the Walther PPK, the Mauser HSc, and the Tokarev TT-33. The pistol was also praised for its accuracy and ease of use, as well as its ability to withstand harsh conditions and abuse. The pistol was nicknamed "the Polish Colt" by some of its users.

The Radom VIS 35 was not only a weapon, but also a symbol of Polish resistance and patriotism. Many Polish soldiers and civilians fought bravely with the pistol against the Nazi invaders, often in hopeless situations. Some of them engraved patriotic slogans or symbols on their pistols, such as "God, Honor, Fatherland" or the Polish eagle. Some of them also smuggled their pistols out of captivity or hid them for future use. One famous example was Witold Pilecki, a Polish officer who voluntarily infiltrated Auschwitz and organized a resistance movement inside the camp. He managed to escape with his Radom VIS 35 and reported on the atrocities committed by the Nazis.

The Radom VIS 35 is still admired and respected by many firearms enthusiasts and historians today. It is regarded as one of the most elegant and well-made pistols ever produced. It is also a rare and valuable collector's item, especially the early models with the original features and markings. The Radom VIS 35 is a testament to the Polish spirit and craftsmanship, as well as a reminder of the tragic history of World War II.