I have a 1935A. I fired it some years ago, but not recently. Small frame and light by 9mm Para standards, so "pleasant" to shoot. Interesting design now considered not powerful enough for military use. I suppose so, but the cartridge is still pretty zippy, even if the bullet isn't as heavy as the 9mm Para. I think at close range it would be a serious event, but nobody will ever think someone shot by this pistol will be knocked to the ground. Hammer assembly can be easily removed from the frame as a single unit. Safety is not meant to be easily "wiped" off, but effectively blocks the hammer from striking the firing pin.