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Originally Posted by Mike, SC Hunter
Yep! First "wonder nine" was the Browning High Power aka P35. Introduced in 1935. 14 shots on tap. I've owned one since 1972.
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That is a common misconception. The Browning HP had a larger than usual magazine. That was only one element. Commercial double stack mags actually go back to the Savage 1907 pocket pistol - "10 shots quick."
The "wondernine" label came about with the Model 59, which combined the double action feature of the P.38 and the Model 39 with a high-cap magazine similar to that of the Browning HP. The first of the breed.
John