The Girsan MCP35 is a 1911-style, single-action semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9mm with a 4.87-inch barrel. This CA-compliant version holds 10 rounds and is finished in black chrome with rose gold accents. It carries the familiar MCP35 handling feel with a balanced sight radius and velocity for the barrel length, along with fiber optic sights for a fast sight picture. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Girsan 
• Model: MCP35 
• Caliber: 9mm 
• Action: Single Action 
• Capacity: 10 Rounds 
• Barrel Length: 4.87 in 
• Finish: Black Chrome / Rose Gold 
   

Detailed Features 

• 1911-pattern single-action trigger for a short, crisp pull and fast follow-up shots. 
• Thumb safety and grip safety, standard on the platform, for on-safe carry. 
• Fiber optic front and rear sights for a fast sight picture. 
• CA-compliant 10-round magazine capacity. 
• Black chrome finish with rose gold accents, a distinct look apart from a standard blued or stainless 1911. 
• 4.87-inch barrel length balances sight radius against a compact overall footprint.

Owners coming from other 1911-style pistols generally find the MCP35's fit tight out of the box, with a trigger that breaks cleanly once it's had a short break-in period. Reliability opinions vary a bit more than with established 1911 makers, and some owners recommend a few hundred rounds before trusting it for daily carry.

The single-action grip angle and thumb and grip safety setup feel familiar to anyone who has shot a 1911 before, and the fiber optic sights are an upgrade over plain black sights for quick target acquisition. The finish draws attention at the range, though a few owners worry the rose gold accents will show wear faster than a plain black chrome or stainless gun.

The MCP35 undercuts many name-brand 1911s in price while staying compatible with a lot of standard 1911 holsters and parts, which owners like. The CA-compliant magazine capacity is a real limitation for buyers outside states with that restriction, but it's a non-issue for anyone who already needs a compliant pistol.